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Speleers Family History

Speleers 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: Speller, Selders, Sellers, Speers, Spillers, Seller, Spiller, Peller

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Where is the Speleers family from?

You can see how Speleers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speleers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Speleers family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Speleers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Speleers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speleers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Speleers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Speleers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speleers 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Speleers. 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 4 military records available for the last name Speleers. For the veterans among your Speleers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speleers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Speleers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Speleers in 1965 was 75, and 64 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speleers 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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