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Spector Family History

Spector Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from szpektor ‘teacher's assistant in a Jewish school’ a derivative of Polish inspektor ‘supervisor’. Compare Specter and Spektor .

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


Similar surnames: Specter, Sprecher, Speer, Sperber, Pastor, Shecter, Schor, Speller

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Where is the Spector family from?

You can see how Spector families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spector family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spector families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 50 Spector families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Spector's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Spector families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spector surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spector ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tailor and Tailor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Spector. 56% of Spector men worked as a Tailor and 43% of Spector women worked as a Tailor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spector were Commis and Clerk. .

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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 1921

  • Tailor
    56%
  • Fruiter
    23%
  • Commis
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tailor
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Spector. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spector 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Spector. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Spector. For the veterans among your Spector ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spector lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Spector life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Spector in 1944 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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