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Spahs Family History

Spahs 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: Spahn, Spahr, Sahs, Shah, Sachs, Spain, Sas, Span, Pass, Sears

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Where is the Spahs family from?

You can see how Spahs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spahs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spahs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Spahs families living in West Virginia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Spahs's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Spahs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spahs 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 54 census records available for the last name Spahs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spahs 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Spahs. 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 1 military records available for the last name Spahs. For the veterans among your Spahs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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