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Speedlin Family History

Speedlin 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: Peedin, Spradlin, Speed, Serlin, Spedding, Sellin, Perlin, Medlin

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Where is the Speedlin family from?

You can see how Speedlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speedlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Speedlin family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Speedlin's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Speedlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speedlin 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 59 census records available for the last name Speedlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speedlin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Speedlin. 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 military records available for the last name Speedlin. For the veterans among your Speedlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speedlin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Speedlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Speedlin in 1973 was 92, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speedlin 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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