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Spechtold Family History

Spechtold 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: Bechtold, Specht, Spector, Pectol, Bechthold, Bechtol, Berchtold

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Where is the Spechtold family from?

You can see how Spechtold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spechtold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Spechtold families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Spechtold's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Spechtold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spechtold 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 Spechtold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spechtold. 100% of Spechtold men worked as a General Laborer.

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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

  • General Laborer
    100%

What Spechtold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Spechtold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spechtold 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 Spechtold. 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 4 military records available for the last name Spechtold. For the veterans among your Spechtold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spechtold lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Spechtold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Spechtold in 1968 was 63, and 45 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spechtold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spechtold 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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