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Steadham Name Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Stedham . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stidham, Statham, Tatham, Badham, Needham, Stead, Stockham, Bradham

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Where is the Steadham family from?

You can see how Steadham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steadham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Steadham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Steadham families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Steadham's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Steadham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steadham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steadham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steadham. 43% of Steadham men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Steadham women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steadham were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Steadham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steadham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 119 immigration records available for the last name Steadham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 940 military records available for the last name Steadham. For the veterans among your Steadham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steadham lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Steadham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Steadham in 1954 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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