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Speyrer Family History

Speyrer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Speyer on the Rhine.

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


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Where is the Speyrer family from?

You can see how Speyrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speyrer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Speyrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Speyrer families living in Louisiana. This was about 74% of all the recorded Speyrer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Speyrer families in 1880.
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What did your Speyrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Student Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Speyrer. 100% of Speyrer women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Speyrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Speyrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speyrer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Speyrer. 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 288 military records available for the last name Speyrer. For the veterans among your Speyrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speyrer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Speyrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Speyrer in 1958 was 54, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speyrer 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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