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Steeves Family History

Steeves Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): from a shortened form of Stevens . Compare Steveson .

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


Similar surnames: Steever, Strever, Strevel, Reeves, Steele, Staves, Teves, Steege

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Where is the Steeves family from?

You can see how Steeves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steeves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Steeves families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Steeves families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Steeves's in USA. New York had the highest population of Steeves families in 1840.
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What did your Steeves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Steeves. 16% of Steeves men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Steeves women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Steeves were Farmer and Waitress. .

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Steeves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steeves 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Steeves. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Steeves. For the veterans among your Steeves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steeves lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Steeves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Steeves in 1944 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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