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Speeden Family History

Speeden Surname Meaning

see Spedding.

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


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Where is the Speeden family from?

You can see how Speeden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speeden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Speeden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Speeden families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Speeden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Speeden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speeden 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 Speeden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Speeden. 100% of Speeden 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%

What Speeden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Speeden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speeden 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Speeden. 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 20 military records available for the last name Speeden. For the veterans among your Speeden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speeden lifespan?

Average Speeden life expectancy in 1974 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speeden 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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