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Speakman Family History

Speakman Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire):: occupational name from Middle English spekeman ‘advocate spokesman’ (Old English specan ‘to speak’ + mann ‘man’).

nickname from Middle English spak(e) ‘gentle wise clever’ also ‘quick eager’ (Old Norse spakr) + -man; compare Spake.

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


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Where is the Speakman family from?

You can see how Speakman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speakman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Speakman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,041 Speakman families living in Lancashire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Speakman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Speakman families in 1891.
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What did your Speakman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Speakman. 10% of Speakman men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Speakman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Speakman were Retired and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Retired
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Speakman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speakman 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 Speakman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Speakman. For the veterans among your Speakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speakman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Speakman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Speakman in 1944 was 32, and 69 in 2004.

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