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Speakes Family History

Speakes Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Speaks.

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


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Where is the Speakes family from?

You can see how Speakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Speakes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Speakes family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Speakes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Speakes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speakes 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 Speakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speakes. 41% of Speakes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Speakes women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Speakes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Speakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speakes 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Speakes. 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 360 military records available for the last name Speakes. For the veterans among your Speakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speakes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Speakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Speakes in 1963 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speakes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speakes 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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