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Speeney Family History

Speeney 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: Sweeney, Seeney, Seeley, Spenner, Feeney, Stepney, Deeney, Spinney

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Where is the Speeney family from?

You can see how Speeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speeney family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Speeney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Speeney family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Speeney's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Speeney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speeney 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 Speeney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Speeney. 100% of Speeney men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Speeney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Speeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speeney 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Speeney. 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 68 military records available for the last name Speeney. For the veterans among your Speeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speeney lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Speeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Speeney in 1974 was 57, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speeney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speeney 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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