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Speich Family History

Speich Surname Meaning

German:: metonymic occupational name for a spoke maker from Middle High German speiche ‘spoke’.

from Middle High German speich ‘spittle’

perhaps a nickname for someone who tended to produce a spray of spittle when speaking.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Speich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Speich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Speich families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Speich's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Speich families in 1841.
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What did your Speich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Speich. 100% of Speich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 613 immigration records available for the last name Speich. 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 532 military records available for the last name Speich. For the veterans among your Speich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Speich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Speich in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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