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Speetzen Family History

Speetzen 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: Sweeten, Setzer, Spetz, Sweetser, Eitzen, Seelen, Seltzer, Smetzer

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Where is the Speetzen family from?

You can see how Speetzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speetzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Speetzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Speetzen families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Speetzen's in USA. California had the highest population of Speetzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speetzen 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 208 census records available for the last name Speetzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speetzen 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Speetzen. 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 166 military records available for the last name Speetzen. For the veterans among your Speetzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speetzen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Speetzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Speetzen in 1962 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speetzen 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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