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Spesia Family History

Spesia 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: Spezia, Speir, Sessa, Pesa, Spera, Pesta, Sesma, Peska, Pesina, Stein

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Where is the Spesia family from?

You can see how Spesia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spesia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Spesia families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Spesia family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spesia's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Spesia families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spesia 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 81 census records available for the last name Spesia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spesia 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Spesia. 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 9 military records available for the last name Spesia. For the veterans among your Spesia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spesia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Spesia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Spesia in 1965 was 60, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spesia 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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