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Spause Family History

Spause 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: Sause, Spaude, Spruce, Vause, Paus, Paule, Sasse, Sauve, Gause

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Where is the Spause family from?

You can see how Spause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spause family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Spause families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Spause families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spause's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Spause families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spause 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 87 census records available for the last name Spause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spause 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Spause. 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 71 military records available for the last name Spause. For the veterans among your Spause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spause lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Spause life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Spause in 1971 was 76, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spause 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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