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Speiden Family History

Speiden 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, Seiden, Spedden, Heiden, Spoden, Speiser, Seider, Seide

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Where is the Speiden family from?

You can see how Speiden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speiden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Speiden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Speiden families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Speiden's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Speiden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speiden 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 Speiden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Speiden. 50% of Speiden men worked as a Pressman.

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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

  • Pressman
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Speiden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Speiden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speiden 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Speiden. 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 107 military records available for the last name Speiden. For the veterans among your Speiden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speiden lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Speiden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Speiden in 1961 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speiden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speiden 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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