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Speidel Family History

Speidel Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German spidel ‘wooden wedge peg’ probably used in a figurative sense as a nickname for an uncouth or rough and ready person.

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


Similar surnames: Reidel, Keidel, Seidel, Speiser, Weidel, Seider, Spindel, Seide

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Where is the Speidel family from?

You can see how Speidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speidel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Speidel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Speidel families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Speidel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Speidel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speidel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Speidel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Speidel. 100% of Speidel men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Speidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speidel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Speidel. 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 Speidel. For the veterans among your Speidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speidel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Speidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Speidel in 1953 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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