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Spekman Family History

Spekman 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: Speckman, Speakman, Siekman, Spelman, Selman, Sherman, Perman

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Where is the Spekman family from?

You can see how Spekman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spekman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spekman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Spekman families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Spekman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spekman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spekman 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 119 census records available for the last name Spekman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spekman 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Spekman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Spekman. For the veterans among your Spekman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spekman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Spekman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Spekman in 1974 was 86, and 79 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spekman 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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