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Spatafora Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): variant of Spadafora .

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


Similar surnames: Spatafore, Spadafora, Spadafore, Spataro, Patania, Garafola, Spata

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Where is the Spatafora family from?

You can see how Spatafora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spatafora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Spatafora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Spatafora families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Spatafora's in USA. New York had the highest population of Spatafora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spatafora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spatafora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spatafora. 20% of Spatafora men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Spatafora women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spatafora were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    20%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spatafora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spatafora 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Spatafora. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 292 military records available for the last name Spatafora. For the veterans among your Spatafora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spatafora lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Spatafora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Spatafora in 1953 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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