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Spaeth Family History

Spaeth Surname Meaning

German (Späth): see Spath.

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


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Where is the Spaeth family from?

You can see how Spaeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spaeth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Spaeth families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Spaeth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spaeth families in 1891.
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What did your Spaeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spaeth. 15% of Spaeth men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Spaeth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spaeth were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Spaeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Spaeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaeth 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Spaeth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Spaeth. For the veterans among your Spaeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spaeth lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Spaeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Spaeth in 1954 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spaeth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spaeth 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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