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Speidel Family History

Speidel Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German spidel ‘wooden wedge peg’

probably used in a figurative sense as a nickname for an uncouth or rough and ready person.

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


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Where is the Speidel family from?

You can see how Speidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speidel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Speidel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Speidel families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Speidel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Speidel families in 1891.
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What did your Speidel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Speidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speidel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Speidel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Speidel. For the veterans among your Speidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speidel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Speidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Speidel in 1953 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speidel 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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