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Specter Family History

Specter Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Spector.

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


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Where is the Specter family from?

You can see how Specter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Specter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Specter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Specter family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Specter's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Specter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Specter 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 Specter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Specter. 67% of Specter 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
    67%
  • Domestic Duties
    34%

What Specter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Specter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Specter 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 782 immigration records available for the last name Specter. 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 297 military records available for the last name Specter. For the veterans among your Specter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Specter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Specter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Specter in 1958 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Specter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Specter 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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