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Spedder Family History

Spedder 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: Pedder, Spedden, Speer, Speiser, Speller, Pender, Spenner, Redder

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Where is the Spedder family from?

You can see how Spedder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spedder family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spedder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Spedder family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spedder's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Spedder families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spedder 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 26 census records available for the last name Spedder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spedder 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Spedder. 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 5 military records available for the last name Spedder. For the veterans among your Spedder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spedder lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Spedder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Spedder in 1992 was 37, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spedder 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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