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Speckman Family History

Speckman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Speckmann. English (Middlesex and Essex): variant of Speakman.

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


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Where is the Speckman family from?

You can see how Speckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speckman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Speckman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Speckman families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Speckman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Speckman families in 1891.
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What did your Speckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Speckman. 100% of Speckman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Speckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speckman 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Speckman. 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 963 military records available for the last name Speckman. For the veterans among your Speckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speckman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Speckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Speckman in 1953 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speckman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speckman 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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