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Spauer Family History

Spauer 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: Spader, Sauer, Sprauer, Sparer, Spaur, Sayer, Bauer, Klauer, Spier

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Where is the Spauer family from?

You can see how Spauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spauer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Spauer family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Spauer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Spauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spauer 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 91 census records available for the last name Spauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spauer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Spauer. 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 40 military records available for the last name Spauer. For the veterans among your Spauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spauer lifespan?

Average Spauer life expectancy in 1990 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spauer 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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