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Speg Family History

Speg 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: Steg, Sieg, Song, Sang, Shen, Spier, Span, Speer, Speed, Pei

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Where is the Speg family from?

You can see how Speg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Speg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Speg family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Speg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Speg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speg 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 61 census records available for the last name Speg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speg 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Speg. 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 5 military records available for the last name Speg. For the veterans among your Speg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Speg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Speg in 1967 was 56, and 60 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speg 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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