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Speckhardt Family History

Speckhardt 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: Pickhardt, Eckhardt, Spickard, Schardt, Steinhardt, Luckhardt

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Where is the Speckhardt family from?

You can see how Speckhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speckhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Speckhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Speckhardt families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Speckhardt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Speckhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speckhardt 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 Speckhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speckhardt. 60% of Speckhardt men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Speckhardt women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Speckhardt were Laborer and Sheller.

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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

  • Mechanic
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Sheller
    50%

What Speckhardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Speckhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speckhardt 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Speckhardt. 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 120 military records available for the last name Speckhardt. For the veterans among your Speckhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speckhardt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Speckhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Speckhardt in 1963 was 37, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speckhardt 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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