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Specia Family History

Specia Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Spezia, Pecina, Speck, Specht, Pecha, Speir, Spera, Socia, Pecka

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Where is the Specia family from?

You can see how Specia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Specia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Specia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Specia families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Specia's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Specia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Specia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Specia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Specia. 50% of Specia men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Specia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Specia 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Specia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Specia. For the veterans among your Specia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Specia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Specia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Specia in 1962 was 71, and 87 in 2003.

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