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Space Family History

Space Surname Meaning

English or Scottish: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Space family from?

You can see how Space families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Space family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Space families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Space families living in Staffordshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Space's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Space families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Space 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 Space ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Space. 100% of Space women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Space family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Space. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Space 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Space. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Space. For the veterans among your Space ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Space lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Space life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Space in 1953 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Space 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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