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Specer Family History

Specer 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: Speer, Spicer, Specker, Spencer, Speyer, Specter, Speier, Peter

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Where is the Specer family from?

You can see how Specer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Specer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Specer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Specer families living in Surrey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Specer's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Specer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Specer 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 Specer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Specer. 82% of Specer 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    19%

What Specer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Specer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Specer 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Specer. 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 69 military records available for the last name Specer. For the veterans among your Specer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Specer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1984, in the United States, Specer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Specer in 1980 was 93, and 96 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Specer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Specer 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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