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Speedis Family History

Speedis 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: Speed, Spees, Peedin, Speedy, Speers, Seeds, Speer, Leeds, Schepis

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Where is the Speedis family from?

You can see how Speedis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speedis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Speedis families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Speedis family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Speedis's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Speedis families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speedis 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 16 census records available for the last name Speedis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speedis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Speedis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Speedis. For the veterans among your Speedis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speedis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Speedis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Speedis in 1970 was 30, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speedis 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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