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Spenas Family History

Spenas 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: Speas, Spens, Sens, Panas, Spence, Spina, Sena, Spanos, Spear, Pena

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Where is the Spenas family from?

You can see how Spenas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spenas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Spenas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Spenas family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spenas's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Spenas families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spenas 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 77 census records available for the last name Spenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spenas 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Spenas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Spenas. For the veterans among your Spenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spenas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Spenas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Spenas in 1971 was 73, and 87 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spenas 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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