This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Speeter family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Speeter Family History

Speeter 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: Skeeter, Sleeter, Specter, Peter, Setter, Speer, Speiser, Pester

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Speeter family from?

You can see how Speeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speeter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Speeter families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Speeter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Speeter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Speeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Speeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speeter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Speeter

Passenger Lists

There are 51 immigration records available for the last name Speeter. 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.

View all Speeter immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Speeter. For the veterans among your Speeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Speeter military records

You've only scratched the surface of Speeter family history

Discover More

What is the average Speeter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Speeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Speeter in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speeter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speeter 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Speeter family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial