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Spaus Family History

Spaus 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: Paus, Staus, Spaur, Paul, Saul, Spain, Sas, Span, Claus, Prus

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Where is the Spaus family from?

You can see how Spaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Spaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Spaus family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spaus's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Spaus families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spaus 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 79 census records available for the last name Spaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaus 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Spaus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Spaus. For the veterans among your Spaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spaus lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Spaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Spaus in 1973 was 81, and 70 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spaus 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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