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Specian Family History

Specian 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: Speckman, Spezia, Slepian, Speciale, Spelman, Stein, Kocian, Pepin

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Where is the Specian family from?

You can see how Specian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Specian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Specian family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Specian's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Specian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Specian 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 Specian ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Specian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Specian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Specian 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Specian. 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 22 military records available for the last name Specian. For the veterans among your Specian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Specian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Specian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Specian in 1967 was 67, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Specian 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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