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Spaber Family History

Spaber Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Saber, Spader, Sparer, Sparber, Staber, Sayer, Spier, Faber, Seaberg

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Where is the Spaber family from?

You can see how Spaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spaber family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spaber's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Spaber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spaber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Spaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaber 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Spaber. 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 12 military records available for the last name Spaber. For the veterans among your Spaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spaber lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Spaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Spaber in 1984 was 84, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spaber 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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