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Speedy Family History

Speedy Name Meaning

English and Scottish: from Middle English spedi ‘fortunate successful swift’ (compare Speed ).

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


Similar surnames: Sheedy, Reedy, Sheehy, Tweedy, Speers, Spees, Seery, Keedy, Beedy

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Where is the Speedy family from?

You can see how Speedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speedy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Speedy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Speedy families living in New Brunswick. This was about 55% of all the recorded Speedy's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Speedy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speedy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Speedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Speedy. 100% of Speedy 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Speedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speedy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Speedy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Speedy. For the veterans among your Speedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speedy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Speedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Speedy in 1955 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

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