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Speyer Family History

Speyer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the German city of Speyer in Rhineland-Palatinate (see Spier).

This city had a large Jewish population in the Middle Ages.

The name likely signifies a connection to this historical community.

Speyer is notable for its rich history and cultural significance.

Today, it remains an important site for both German and Jewish heritage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Speyer family from?

You can see how Speyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Speyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Speyer families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Speyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Speyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speyer 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 Speyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Speyer. 100% of Speyer men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 75% of Speyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

What Speyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Speyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speyer 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Speyer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Speyer. For the veterans among your Speyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speyer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Speyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Speyer in 1949 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speyer 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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