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Speedy Family History

Speedy Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: from Middle English spedi ‘fortunate successful swift’ (compare Speed).

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


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Where is the Speedy family from?

You can see how Speedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speedy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Speedy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Speedy families living in Northumberland. This was about 29% of all the recorded Speedy's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Speedy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speedy 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 Speedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Speedy. 100% of Speedy men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Speedy 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Shorthand Typist
    8%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    5%

What Speedy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Speedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speedy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Speedy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Speedy. For the veterans among your Speedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speedy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Speedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Speedy in 1955 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speedy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speedy 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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