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Specie Family History

Specie 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: Spence, Speck, Specht, Specker, Skeie, Serie, Speake, Spezia, Speir

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Where is the Specie family from?

You can see how Specie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Specie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Specie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Specie family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Specie's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Specie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Specie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Specie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Specie 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Specie. 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 98 military records available for the last name Specie. For the veterans among your Specie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Specie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Specie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Specie in 1963 was 78, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Specie 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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