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Spenton Family History

Spenton 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: Shenton, Spanton, Penton, Seaton, Stanton, Fenton, Denton, Henton

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Where is the Spenton family from?

You can see how Spenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spenton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Spenton families living in Kent. This was about 45% of all the recorded Spenton's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Spenton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spenton 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 Spenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spenton. 100% of Spenton 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%

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Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Spenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spenton 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Spenton. 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 21 military records available for the last name Spenton. For the veterans among your Spenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spenton lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Spenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Spenton in 1977 was 80, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spenton 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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