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Speaker Family History

Speaker Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of North German Spieker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Speaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Speaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Speaker families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Speaker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Speaker families in 1911.
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What did your Speaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Speaker. 100% of Speaker 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Speaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speaker 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Speaker. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Speaker. For the veterans among your Speaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speaker lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Speaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Speaker in 1954 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speaker 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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