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Speigel Family History

Speigel Surname Meaning

South German:: variant of Spiegel. Swabian variant of Speidel.

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


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Where is the Speigel family from?

You can see how Speigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speigel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Speigel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Speigel families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Speigel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Speigel families in 1891.
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What did your Speigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Speigel. 16% of Speigel men worked as a Salesman and 21% of Speigel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Speigel were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    21%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Stenographer
    13%

What Speigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Speigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speigel 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 702 immigration records available for the last name Speigel. 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 370 military records available for the last name Speigel. For the veterans among your Speigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speigel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Speigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Speigel in 1964 was 74, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speigel 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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