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Spotser Family History

Spotser 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: Speiser, Spooner, Soter, Potter, Sponsel, Spomer, Poser, Spitzer

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Where is the Spotser family from?

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

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Spotser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Spotser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spotser 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Spotser. 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 24 military records available for the last name Spotser. For the veterans among your Spotser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spotser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Spotser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Spotser in 1967 was 84, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spotser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spotser 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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