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Steele Family History
Steele Genealogy & Family TreeSteele is an English name from Cheshire, England, where the family was lords of the manor of Giddy Hall. It came from the metal of the same name and referred to someone who was strong or reliable. Roots for this name can also be found in Scotland. The family motto is Absque labore nihil which means “Nothing without labor.”
Other spellings include “Steill,” “Steel,” and “Steal.” Notable people with the surname include American baseball player Bill Steele (St. Louis Cardinals, Brooklyn Robins), English footballer Freddie Steele, American actress Sarah Steele (Spanglish, Margaret, Please Give), and American novelist Danielle Steele (Going Home, Passion’s Promise, Now and Forever). The first Steeles to come to America were James, Mary, Rachel, and Joan Steele in Massachusetts in 1631.
Steele Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- George Steele -- --, 1832 January 24, 1889 New York
- Frederick Edward Steele -- --, 1882 January 19, 1958 Wisconsin
- Thomas Steele -- --, 1720 January 1, 1764 Pennsylvania
- Sarah Elizabeth Steele -- --, 1846 August 16, 1912 Indiana
- Rose Steele -- --, 1871 March 0, 1902
Steele Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Richard Steele -- --, 1588 November 25, 1665 England
- Mary Steele -- --, 1637 October 27, 1718 Connecticut Colony
- Mary Steele -- --, 1687 June 18, 1779 Connecticut Colony
- Sarah Ellen Steele -- --, 1686 January 23, 1733 Connecticut
- Rachel Steele -- --, 1664 December 0, 1770
