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Specht Family History

Specht Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German speht ‘woodpecker’ (from spehten ‘to chatter’)

hence a nickname derived from some characteristic of the bird or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a woodpecker.

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


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Where is the Specht family from?

You can see how Specht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Specht family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Specht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Specht families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Specht's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Specht families in 1891.
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What did your Specht ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Specht. 100% of Specht women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Specht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Specht 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Specht. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Specht. For the veterans among your Specht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Specht lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Specht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Specht in 1944 was 21, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Specht 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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