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Specks Family History

Specks 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, Speaks, Peck, Socks, Specht, Spack, Seck, Specker, Sacks

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Where is the Specks family from?

You can see how Specks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Specks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Specks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Specks families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Specks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Specks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Specks 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 Specks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Specks. 31% of Specks men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Specks women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Specks were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Specks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Specks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Specks 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Specks. 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 125 military records available for the last name Specks. For the veterans among your Specks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Specks lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Specks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Specks in 1968 was 86, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Specks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Specks 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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