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Steelmon Family History

Steelmon Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Steelman, Stellman, Steenson, Steerman, Stebelton, Seelman, Speelman

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Where is the Steelmon family from?

You can see how Steelmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steelmon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steelmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Steelmon family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Steelmon's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Steelmon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steelmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steelmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steelmon. 64% of Steelmon men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Steelmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steelmon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Steelmon. 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 95 military records available for the last name Steelmon. For the veterans among your Steelmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steelmon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Steelmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Steelmon in 1967 was 78, and 59 in 2004.

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