History of your Surname
Get access to Steyle family records.Start a free trial

Steyle Family History

Steyle 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: Sterle, Steele, Stelle, Stehle, Style, Stella, Selle, Stell, Staple

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Steyle family from?

You can see how Steyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steyle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Steyle family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Steyle's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Steyle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steyle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Steyle ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Steyle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Steyle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Steyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steyle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Steyle

Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Steyle. 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.

View all Steyle immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Steyle. For the veterans among your Steyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Steyle military records

You've only scratched the surface of Steyle family history

Discover More

What is the average Steyle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Steyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Steyle in 1966 was 77, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steyle

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Steyle family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Steyle last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial