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Speckhals Family History

Speckhals 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, Peckham, Sheckells, Dieckhaus, Eckhaus, Speciale, Speckmann

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Where is the Speckhals family from?

You can see how Speckhals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speckhals family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Speckhals families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Speckhals families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Speckhals's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Speckhals families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speckhals 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 Speckhals ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Speckhals. 36% of Speckhals men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Speckhals family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Speckhals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speckhals 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Speckhals. 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 102 military records available for the last name Speckhals. For the veterans among your Speckhals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speckhals lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Speckhals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Speckhals in 1963 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speckhals 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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