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Spende Family History

Spende 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: Spence, Senne, Speed, Pender, Spenner, Mende, Seide, Sande, Spindle

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Where is the Spende family from?

You can see how Spende families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spende family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Spende families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Spende's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Spende families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spende 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 Spende ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tanner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spende. 100% of Spende men worked as a Tanner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tanner
    100%

What Spende family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Spende. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spende 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Spende. 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 46 military records available for the last name Spende. For the veterans among your Spende ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spende lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Spende life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Spende in 1967 was 50, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spende

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spende 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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