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Speil Family History

Speil 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: Peil, Seil, Speir, Steil, Spell, Sperl, Sheil, Stein, April, Peel

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Where is the Speil family from?

You can see how Speil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Speil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Speil families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Speil's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Speil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speil 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 274 census records available for the last name Speil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speil 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Speil. 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 120 military records available for the last name Speil. For the veterans among your Speil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speil lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Speil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Speil in 1971 was 84, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speil 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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