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Speett Family History

Speett 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, Sweet, Sprott, Syrett, Swett, Specht, Spetz, Puett

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Where is the Speett family from?

You can see how Speett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Speett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Speett families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Speett's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Speett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speett 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 22 census records available for the last name Speett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Speett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Speett. For the veterans among your Speett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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