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Specke Family History

Specke 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, Specker, Speake, Peck, Spence, Muecke, Seckel, Steckel, Specht

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Where is the Specke family from?

You can see how Specke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Specke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Specke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Specke families living in Kansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Specke's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Specke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Specke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Specke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Specke 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Specke. 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 7 military records available for the last name Specke. For the veterans among your Specke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Specke lifespan?

Average Specke life expectancy in 1994 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Specke 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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