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Speese Family History

Speese Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Spees.

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


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Where is the Speese family from?

You can see how Speese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Speese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Speese families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Speese's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Speese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speese 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 Speese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speese. 43% of Speese men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Speese women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Speese were Farmer and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Speese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Speese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speese 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Speese. 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 372 military records available for the last name Speese. For the veterans among your Speese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speese lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Speese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Speese in 1948 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speese 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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