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Speenburg Family History

Speenburg 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: Steenberg, Greenburg, Steenburgh, Oldenburg, Steinberg, Spielberg

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Where is the Speenburg family from?

You can see how Speenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speenburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Speenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Speenburg family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Speenburg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Speenburg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speenburg 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 234 census records available for the last name Speenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speenburg 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 immigration records available for the last name Speenburg. 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 129 military records available for the last name Speenburg. For the veterans among your Speenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speenburg lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Speenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Speenburg in 1978 was 63, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speenburg 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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