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Speneeley Family History

Speneeley 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: Spensley, Seeley, Senseney, Pengelly, Pendley, Steedley, Steeley

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Where is the Speneeley family from?

You can see how Speneeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speneeley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Speneeley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Speneeley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Speneeley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speneeley 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 97 census records available for the last name Speneeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speneeley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Speneeley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Speneeley. For the veterans among your Speneeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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