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Speidell Family History

Speidell 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: Speidel, Seidell, Spidell, Pendell, Seidel, Steidel, Sidell, Speigel

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Where is the Speidell family from?

You can see how Speidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speidell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Speidell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Speidell family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Speidell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Speidell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speidell 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 534 census records available for the last name Speidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speidell 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Speidell. 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 198 military records available for the last name Speidell. For the veterans among your Speidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speidell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Speidell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Speidell in 1953 was 55, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speidell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speidell 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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