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Spanas Family History

Spanas 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: Panas, Spanos, Span, Salas, Spina, Papas, Savas, Llanas, Shanks

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Where is the Spanas family from?

You can see how Spanas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spanas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spanas family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spanas's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Spanas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spanas 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 64 census records available for the last name Spanas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spanas 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Spanas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Spanas. For the veterans among your Spanas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spanas lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Spanas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Spanas in 1979 was 67, and 77 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spanas 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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