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Speelman Family History

Speelman Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a musician tumbler or jester from spelen ‘to play’ + man ‘man’.

Americanized form of Jewish Spielman or German Spielmann.

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


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Where is the Speelman family from?

You can see how Speelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Speelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Speelman families living in Derbyshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Speelman's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Speelman families in 1891.
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What did your Speelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Art Dealer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Speelman. 100% of Speelman men worked as an Art Dealer and 50% of Speelman women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Art Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Speelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speelman 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 Speelman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Speelman. For the veterans among your Speelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speelman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Speelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Speelman in 1957 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speelman 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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