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Speth Family History

Speth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Späth a nickname meaning ‘late’ (see Spath).

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


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Where is the Speth family from?

You can see how Speth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Speth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Speth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Speth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Speth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speth 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 Speth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speth. 25% of Speth men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Speth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Speth were Salesman and Checker.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Checker
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Speth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speth 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 Speth. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Speth. For the veterans among your Speth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speth lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Speth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Speth in 1956 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speth 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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