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Speca Family History

Speca 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: Speck, Spera, Peck, Pech, Seda, Speer, Speed, Sacca, Sera, Spence

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Where is the Speca family from?

You can see how Speca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speca family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Speca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Speca families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Speca's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Speca families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speca 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 Speca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assorter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speca. 50% of Speca men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Speca women worked as an Assorter.

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assorter
    100%

What Speca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Speca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speca 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Speca. 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 82 military records available for the last name Speca. For the veterans among your Speca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speca lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Speca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Speca in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speca 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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