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Spatz Family History

Spatz Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for someone thought to resemble a sparrow in some way from a diminutive of Old High German sparo.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Spatz family from?

You can see how Spatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spatz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Spatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Spatz families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Spatz's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Spatz families in 1891.
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What did your Spatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Missionary Sister was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spatz. 100% of Spatz women worked as a Missionary Sister.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Missionary Sister
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Spatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spatz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Spatz. 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 Spatz. For the veterans among your Spatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spatz lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Spatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spatz in 1944 was 21, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spatz 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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