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Spealman Family History

Spealman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Spellman, Spearman, Speakman, Speelman, Spelman, Selman, Speckman

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Where is the Spealman family from?

You can see how Spealman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spealman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spealman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Spealman families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Spealman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Spealman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spealman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Spealman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spealman. 46% of Spealman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Spealman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spealman were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Spealman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spealman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spealman 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Spealman. 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 198 military records available for the last name Spealman. For the veterans among your Spealman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spealman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Spealman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Spealman in 1963 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spealman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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