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Speke Family History

Speke Surname Meaning

see Speak.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Speke family from?

You can see how Speke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Speke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Speke families living in Shropshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Speke's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Speke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speke 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 Speke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Speke. 17% of Speke men worked as a Farm Carter and 90% of Speke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Speke were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farm Carter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Colliery Hewer
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Speke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Speke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speke 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Speke. 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 210 military records available for the last name Speke. For the veterans among your Speke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Speke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Speke in 1966 was 90, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speke 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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