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Spass Family History

Spass 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: Pass, Sass, Grass, Bass, Wass, Spain, Glass, Sas, Span, Hass

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Where is the Spass family from?

You can see how Spass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spass family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Spass families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Spass's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Spass families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spass 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 152 census records available for the last name Spass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spass 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Spass. 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 232 military records available for the last name Spass. For the veterans among your Spass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spass lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Spass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spass in 1967 was 78, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spass 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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