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Spekker Family History

Spekker 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: Specker, Speaker, Speer, Speiser, Speller, Spenner, Sperber, Spraker

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Where is the Spekker family from?

You can see how Spekker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spekker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Spekker families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Spekker's in USA. California had the highest population of Spekker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spekker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Spekker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Store Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spekker. 100% of Spekker men worked as a Store Owner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Store Owner
    100%

What Spekker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Spekker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spekker 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Spekker. 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 34 military records available for the last name Spekker. For the veterans among your Spekker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spekker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Spekker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Spekker in 1962 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spekker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spekker 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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