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Origins of the Speck surname

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We have a total number of 6630 records for people with the last name Speck.

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Where do most Specks live?

In 1921, most Specks lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Specks

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,510 records for the Speck surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Specks most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Specks.

What are the most common Speck first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Specks

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Specks in 1921
General Servant Domestic

18

Domestic Servant

13

Dressmaker

11

House Servant

11

Lab

11

Common Male occupations for Specks in 1921
General Labourer

47

Agricultural Labourer

33

Farm Labourer

30

Farm Hands

22

Lab

17

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