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Speig Family History

Speig 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: Steig, Speir, Stein, Spring, Spain, Peil, Feig, Speer, Speed, Pei

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Where is the Speig family from?

You can see how Speig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Speig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Speig families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Speig's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Speig families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speig 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 34 census records available for the last name Speig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speig 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Speig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Speig. For the veterans among your Speig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speig lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Speig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Speig in 1982 was 88, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speig 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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