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Spote Family History

Spote 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: Slote, Spoto, Pote, Spott, Spore, Stone, Pope, Stowe, Pott, Pate

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Where is the Spote family from?

You can see how Spote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spote family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Spote family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Spote's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Spote families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spote 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 Spote ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Spote family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Spote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spote 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Spote. 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 8 military records available for the last name Spote. For the veterans among your Spote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spote lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Spote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Spote in 1985 was 80, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spote

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spote 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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