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Speir Family History

Speir Surname Meaning

Scottish (Ayrshire): variant of Spier.

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


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Where is the Speir family from?

You can see how Speir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speir family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Speir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Speir families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Speir's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Speir families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speir 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 Speir ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Working Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Speir. 100% of Speir men worked as a Working Farmer and 100% of Speir 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Working Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Speir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Speir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speir 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 Speir. 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 Speir. For the veterans among your Speir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speir lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Speir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Speir in 1953 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speir 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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