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Spevis Family History

Spevis 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: Levis, Chevis, Bevis, Spezia, Peris, Speir, Spees, Sevin, Revis

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Where is the Spevis family from?

You can see how Spevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spevis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Spevis families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Spevis families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spevis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Spevis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spevis 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 49 census records available for the last name Spevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spevis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Spevis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Spevis. For the veterans among your Spevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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