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Steik Family History

Steik 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: Stein, Sterk, Steig, Steck, Steil, Steib, Stock, Stork, Stern, Steen

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Where is the Steik family from?

You can see how Steik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steik family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Steik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Steik families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Steik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Steik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Steik. 64% of Steik 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
    19%
  • Bartender
    19%
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Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Steik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steik 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Steik. 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 90 military records available for the last name Steik. For the veterans among your Steik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steik lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Steik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Steik in 1961 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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