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Speros Name Meaning

Americanized form of Greek Spiros .

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


Similar surnames: Spiros, Peris, Spero, Petros, Siers, Spells, Spera, Spores, Spiers

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Where is the Speros family from?

You can see how Speros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Speros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Speros families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Speros's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Speros families in 1891.
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What did your Speros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speros. 22% of Speros men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Speros women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Speros were Cook 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Waiter
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Speros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speros 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Speros. 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 266 military records available for the last name Speros. For the veterans among your Speros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speros lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Speros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Speros in 1953 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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