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Speno Family History

Speno Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of southern Italian Spena: from the omen or well-wishing name Spena from Old Italian spene ‘hope’ (from Latin spes).

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


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Where is the Speno family from?

You can see how Speno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Speno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Speno families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Speno's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Speno families in 1911.
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What did your Speno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Speno. 50% of Speno men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Speno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speno 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Speno. 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 258 military records available for the last name Speno. For the veterans among your Speno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speno lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Speno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Speno in 1959 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Speno

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speno 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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