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Speiss Family History

Speiss 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: Seiss, Speirs, Speiser, Weiss, Spies, Heiss, Speich, Reiss, Preiss

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Where is the Speiss family from?

You can see how Speiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Speiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Speiss families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Speiss's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Speiss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Speiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Speiss. 67% of Speiss men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%

What Speiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Speiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speiss 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Speiss. 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 152 military records available for the last name Speiss. For the veterans among your Speiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speiss lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Speiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Speiss in 1955 was 32, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speiss 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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