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Speas Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Spiess (see Spies ).

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


Similar surnames: Spease, Spelts, Treas, Spiess, Spar, Salas, Peaks, Spiers, Beas

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Where is the Speas family from?

You can see how Speas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Speas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Speas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Speas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Speas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Speas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speas. 32% of Speas men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Speas women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Speas were Farming and Teacher. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    4%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Speas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speas 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Speas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Speas. For the veterans among your Speas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speas lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Speas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Speas in 1953 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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