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Speigle Name Meaning

Altered form of Speegle and Speagle surnames of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) origin. Americanized form of South German Speigel .

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


Similar surnames: Speegle, Speagle, Seigle, Spangle, Siegle, Stengle, Seigler, Seagle

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Where is the Speigle family from?

You can see how Speigle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speigle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Speigle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Speigle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Speigle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Speigle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speigle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Speigle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speigle. 43% of Speigle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Speigle women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Speigle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speigle 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Speigle. 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 462 military records available for the last name Speigle. For the veterans among your Speigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speigle lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Speigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Speigle in 1958 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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