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Speciale Family History

Speciale Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): variant of Speziale.

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


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Where is the Speciale family from?

You can see how Speciale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speciale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Speciale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Speciale families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Speciale's in USA. New York had the highest population of Speciale families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speciale 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 Speciale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speciale. 20% of Speciale men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Speciale women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Speciale were Truck Driver and Examiner.

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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
    20%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Examiner
    12%

What Speciale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Speciale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speciale 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Speciale. 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 558 military records available for the last name Speciale. For the veterans among your Speciale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speciale lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Speciale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Speciale in 1949 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speciale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speciale 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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