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Speakey Family History

Speakey 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: Speake, Speaker, Speakes, Spraker, Specker, Breakey, Pelkey, Steakley

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Where is the Speakey family from?

You can see how Speakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speakey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Speakey families living in Texas. This was about 55% of all the recorded Speakey's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Speakey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speakey 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 16 census records available for the last name Speakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speakey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Speakey. 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 military records available for the last name Speakey. For the veterans among your Speakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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