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Spaethe Family History

Spaethe 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: Spaeth, Paeth, Sathe, Spieth, Sprehe, Spath, Speth, Pate, Seth

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Where is the Spaethe family from?

You can see how Spaethe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaethe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spaethe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Spaethe families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Spaethe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Spaethe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spaethe 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 Spaethe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spaethe. 50% of Spaethe 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Spaethe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Spaethe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaethe 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Spaethe. 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 185 military records available for the last name Spaethe. For the veterans among your Spaethe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spaethe lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Spaethe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Spaethe in 1948 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spaethe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spaethe 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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