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Speechley Family History

Speechley Name Meaning

from Spetchley (Worcs) which is recorded as Speclea in 1086. The place-name derives from Old English spēc ‘speech place where speeches were made meeting place’ + lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Seeley, Beachley, Schley, Peachey, Speicher, Sprecher, Brenchley

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Where is the Speechley family from?

You can see how Speechley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speechley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Speechley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 9 Speechley families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Speechley's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Speechley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speechley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Speechley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speechley. 25% of Speechley men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Speechley women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Speechley were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Speechley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speechley 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Speechley. 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 492 military records available for the last name Speechley. For the veterans among your Speechley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speechley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Speechley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Speechley in 1959 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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