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Spotson Family History

Spotson 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: Shotton, Spoon, Posson, Scotton, Spoto, Polson, Dotson, Stetson

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Where is the Spotson family from?

You can see how Spotson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spotson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spotson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Spotson families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Spotson's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Spotson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spotson 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 22 census records available for the last name Spotson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spotson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Spotson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Spotson. For the veterans among your Spotson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spotson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Spotson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Spotson in 1978 was 74, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spotson 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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