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Spafard Family History

Spafard 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: Safar, Savard, Spafford, Seaford, Spadaro, Fafard, Spaar, Stanard

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Where is the Spafard family from?

You can see how Spafard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spafard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Spafard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Spafard family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spafard's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Spafard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spafard 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 319 census records available for the last name Spafard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spafard 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Spafard. 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 36 military records available for the last name Spafard. For the veterans among your Spafard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spafard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Spafard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Spafard in 1968 was 90, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spafard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spafard 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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