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Spetman Family History

Spetman 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: Swetman, Spelman, Selman, Putman, Speckman, Hetman, Sherman, Perman

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Where is the Spetman family from?

You can see how Spetman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spetman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Spetman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Spetman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spetman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Spetman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spetman 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 Spetman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Spetman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Spetman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spetman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Spetman. 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 43 military records available for the last name Spetman. For the veterans among your Spetman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spetman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Spetman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Spetman in 1963 was 65, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spetman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spetman 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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