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Spas Family History

Spas 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: Sas, Span, Sias, Pas, Saas, Stas, Spak, Speas, Spar, Spaw

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Where is the Spas family from?

You can see how Spas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Spas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Spas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Spas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spas. 82% of Spas men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Spas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Spas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spas 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Spas. 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 75 military records available for the last name Spas. For the veterans among your Spas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spas lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Spas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Spas in 1943 was 49, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spas 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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