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Speyers Family History

Speyers 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: Speyer, Speers, Speer, Peters, Syers, Meyers, Seyer, Sweers, Sayers

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Where is the Speyers family from?

You can see how Speyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speyers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Speyers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Speyers families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Speyers's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Speyers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speyers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Speyers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Speyers. 60% of Speyers 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Speyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speyers 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Speyers. 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 63 military records available for the last name Speyers. For the veterans among your Speyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speyers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Speyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Speyers in 1961 was 34, and 87 in 2003.

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