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Specterman Family History

Specterman 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: Spickerman, Peterman, Speckman, Westerman, Seggerman, Letterman

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Where is the Specterman family from?

You can see how Specterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Specterman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Specterman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Specterman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Specterman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Specterman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Specterman 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 Specterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Specterman. 100% of Specterman men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Specterman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Specterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Specterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Specterman 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Specterman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Specterman. For the veterans among your Specterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Specterman lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Specterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Specterman in 1978 was 81, and 88 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Specterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Specterman 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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