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Speet Family History

Speet 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: Speer, Speed, Sweet, Peet, Spees, Sleet, Peel, Street, Spier, Fleet

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Where is the Speet family from?

You can see how Speet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Speet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 9 Speet families living in Michigan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Speet's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Speet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Speet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Speet. 28% of Speet men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Janitor
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Speet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speet 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Speet. 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 193 military records available for the last name Speet. For the veterans among your Speet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Speet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Speet in 1966 was 51, and 85 in 2002.

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