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Speairs Family History

Speairs 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: Peairs, Speirs, Spears, Sears, Spear, Cheairs, Speir, Speers, Speas

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Where is the Speairs family from?

You can see how Speairs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speairs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Speairs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Speairs families living in Virginia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Speairs's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Speairs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speairs 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 277 census records available for the last name Speairs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speairs 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Speairs. 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 67 military records available for the last name Speairs. For the veterans among your Speairs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speairs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Speairs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Speairs in 1966 was 83, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speairs 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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