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Speier Family History

Speier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Speyer.

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


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Where is the Speier family from?

You can see how Speier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Speier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Speier families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Speier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Speier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speier 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 Speier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Speier. 75% of Speier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Dressmaker
    25%

What Speier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Speier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speier 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 Speier. 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 Speier. For the veterans among your Speier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speier lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Speier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Speier in 1949 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speier 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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