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Spadey Family History

Spadey 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: Spader, Spady, Spade, Spadea, Paley, Spoden, Staley, Pandey, Padley

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Where is the Spadey family from?

You can see how Spadey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spadey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Spadey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Spadey family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spadey's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Spadey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spadey 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 96 census records available for the last name Spadey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spadey 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 Spadey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Spadey. For the veterans among your Spadey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spadey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Spadey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Spadey in 1965 was 74, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spadey 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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