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Speerli Family History

Speerli 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: Speer, Spoerl, Sperl, Speers, Speegle, Sperle, Peel, Spier, Perla

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Where is the Speerli family from?

You can see how Speerli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speerli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Speerli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Speerli family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Speerli's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Speerli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speerli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Speerli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speerli 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Speerli. 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 3 military records available for the last name Speerli. For the veterans among your Speerli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speerli lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Speerli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Speerli in 1968 was 88, and 78 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speerli 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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