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Speerman Family History

Speerman 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: Spearman, Steerman, Peerman, Speelman, Speckman, Sherman, Perman

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Where is the Speerman family from?

You can see how Speerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Speerman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Speerman families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Speerman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Speerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speerman 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 Speerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Speerman. 34% of Speerman men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Speerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Speerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speerman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Speerman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Speerman. For the veterans among your Speerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speerman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Speerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Speerman in 1971 was 86, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speerman 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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