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Spanaus Family History

Spanaus 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: Panas, Spanos, Stankus, Span, Salas, Spinale, Santos, Knaus, Angus

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Spanaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spanaus 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 Spanaus. 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 30 military records available for the last name Spanaus. For the veterans among your Spanaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spanaus lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Spanaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Spanaus in 1976 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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