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Speras Family History

Speras 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: Spera, Speas, Speros, Sera, Pera, Peres, Spiros, Syers, Spear, Petras

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Where is the Speras family from?

You can see how Speras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speras family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Speras families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Speras families living in Alberta. This was about 39% of all the recorded Speras's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Speras families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speras 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 Speras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speras. 63% of Speras men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Speras women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Speras were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Speras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Speras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speras 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Speras. 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 18 military records available for the last name Speras. For the veterans among your Speras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speras lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Speras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Speras in 1969 was 86, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speras 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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