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Speirn Family History

Speirn 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: Speir, Speirs, Stein, Spain, Spire, Speer, Stern, Speich, Spear

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Where is the Speirn family from?

You can see how Speirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speirn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Speirn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Speirn family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Speirn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Speirn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speirn 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 85 census records available for the last name Speirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speirn 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Speirn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Speirn. For the veterans among your Speirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speirn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Speirn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Speirn in 1971 was 48, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speirn 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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