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Speaks Family History

Speaks Surname Meaning

English: variant of Speak with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Speaks family from?

You can see how Speaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speaks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Speaks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Speaks families living in Indiana. This was about 27% of all the recorded Speaks's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Speaks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speaks 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 Speaks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speaks. 32% of Speaks men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Speaks women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Speaks were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Waitress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Speaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speaks 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Speaks. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Speaks. For the veterans among your Speaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speaks lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Speaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Speaks in 1941 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speaks 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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