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Spa Family History

Spa 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: Apa, Sa, Span, Sha, Sia, Spak, Sea, Spar, Spaw, Son

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Where is the Spa family from?

You can see how Spa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Spa families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Spa's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Spa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spa 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Spa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spa 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Spa. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Spa. For the veterans among your Spa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spa lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Spa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Spa in 1956 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spa 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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