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Speechley Family History

Speechley Surname Meaning

From Spetchley (Worcs) which is recorded as Speclea in 1086. The place-name derives from Old English spēc ‘speech place where speeches were made meeting place’.

The term reflects the significance of the location as a center for communication and gathering.

Over time, the name has evolved but retains its roots in the historical context of community and discourse.

The addition of lēah indicates a connection to the natural environment, suggesting that this meeting place was likely surrounded by woodland.

Thus, Spetchley not only carries historical importance through its name but also ties back to the landscape that characterized the area.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Speechley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speechley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Speechley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Speechley families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Speechley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Speechley families in 1891.
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What did your Speechley 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 Speechley. 22% of Speechley men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Speechley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Speechley were Taxi Driver and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Postman Driver
    9%
  • Taxi Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 500 immigration records available for the last name Speechley. 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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There are 492 military records available for the last name Speechley. For the veterans among your Speechley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speechley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Speechley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Speechley in 1959 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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