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Speirman Family History

Speirman 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: Spearman, Speckman, Sherman, Perman, Spellman, Speakman, Steigman

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Where is the Speirman family from?

You can see how Speirman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speirman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Speirman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Speirman families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Speirman's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Speirman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speirman 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 68 census records available for the last name Speirman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speirman 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Speirman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Speirman. For the veterans among your Speirman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speirman lifespan?

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