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Speegle Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Spiegel . Compare Speigle .

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


Similar surnames: Speigle, Speagle, Spangle, Siegle, Seigle, Stengle, Fleegle, Beegle

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Where is the Speegle family from?

You can see how Speegle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speegle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Speegle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Speegle families living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Speegle's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Speegle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speegle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Speegle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Home Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speegle. 36% of Speegle men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Speegle women worked as a Home Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Speegle were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home Work
    17%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Speegle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speegle 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Speegle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Speegle. For the veterans among your Speegle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speegle lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Speegle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Speegle in 1947 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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