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Specker Family History

Specker Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by a log bridge or road from Middle High German specke ‘log bridge log road’

or a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Specke, Specken, or Spöck.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Specker family from?

You can see how Specker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Specker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Specker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Specker families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Specker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Specker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Specker 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 Specker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Specker. 50% of Specker women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Specker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Specker 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Specker. 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 513 military records available for the last name Specker. For the veterans among your Specker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Specker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Specker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Specker in 1963 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Specker 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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