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Spat Family History

Spat 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: Span, Spatz, Opat, Seat, Spath, Spak, Spata, Spar, Spaw, Pan

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Where is the Spat family from?

You can see how Spat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Spat family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spat's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Spat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spat 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 489 census records available for the last name Spat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spat 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Spat. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Spat. For the veterans among your Spat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Spat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Spat in 1967 was 76, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spat 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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