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Speltz Family History

Speltz Surname Meaning

German: variant Spelz a metonymic occupational name for a grower of spelt (a type of wheat) Middle High German spëlze.

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


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Where is the Speltz family from?

You can see how Speltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speltz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Speltz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Speltz families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Speltz's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Speltz families in 1891.
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What did your Speltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speltz. 35% of Speltz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Speltz women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Speltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Speltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speltz 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Speltz. 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 225 military records available for the last name Speltz. For the veterans among your Speltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speltz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Speltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Speltz in 1958 was 28, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speltz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speltz 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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