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Spees Family History

Spees Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Spies.

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


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Where is the Spees family from?

You can see how Spees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spees family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spees families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Spees families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Spees's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spees families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spees 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 Spees ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spees. 24% of Spees men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Spees women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spees were Truck Driver 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
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%

What Spees family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Spees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spees 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Spees. 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 971 military records available for the last name Spees. For the veterans among your Spees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spees lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Spees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Spees in 1945 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spees 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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