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Spectre Family History

Spectre 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: Petre, Pecore, Spector, Secore, Specter, Speare, Spire, Speer

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Where is the Spectre family from?

You can see how Spectre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spectre family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Spectre families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Spectre's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Spectre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spectre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Spectre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spectre 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Spectre. 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 8 military records available for the last name Spectre. For the veterans among your Spectre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spectre lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Spectre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spectre in 1962 was 81, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spectre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spectre 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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