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Spaun Family History

Spaun 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: Spain, Span, Spahn, Spann, Spawn, Spaur, Pan, Paul, Shan, Sun

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Where is the Spaun family from?

You can see how Spaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaun family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Spaun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Spaun families living in Cheshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Spaun's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Spaun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spaun 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 Spaun ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spaun. 100% of Spaun women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Spaun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaun 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Spaun. 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 537 military records available for the last name Spaun. For the veterans among your Spaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spaun lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Spaun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Spaun in 1957 was 53, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spaun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spaun 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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