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Speckard Family History

Speckard 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: Spickard, Packard, Pickard, Stockard, Specker, Spessard, Reckard

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Where is the Speckard family from?

You can see how Speckard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speckard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Speckard families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Speckard families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Speckard's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Speckard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speckard 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 Speckard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Speckard. 100% of Speckard 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 Speckard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Speckard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speckard 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Speckard. 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 28 military records available for the last name Speckard. For the veterans among your Speckard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speckard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Speckard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Speckard in 1972 was 70, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speckard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speckard 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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