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Speters Family History

Speters 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: Peters, Speers, Peter, Speer, Salters, Saetern, Spiteri, Sweers

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Where is the Speters family from?

You can see how Speters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speters family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Speters family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Speters's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Speters families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speters 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 187 census records available for the last name Speters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speters 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Speters. 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 2 military records available for the last name Speters. For the veterans among your Speters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speters lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Speters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Speters in 1971 was 63, and 44 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speters 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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