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Speeg Family History

Speeg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Speer, Speed, Steeg, Spees, Peel, Spier, Steen, Sweet, Sheng, Steer

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Where is the Speeg family from?

You can see how Speeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speeg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Speeg families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Speeg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Speeg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speeg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Speeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speeg 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Speeg. 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 132 military records available for the last name Speeg. For the veterans among your Speeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speeg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Speeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Speeg in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speeg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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