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Spanyard Family History

Spanyard 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: Stannard, Standard, Sinyard, Stanard, Slankard, Spenard, Packard

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Where is the Spanyard family from?

You can see how Spanyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spanyard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spanyard families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Spanyard families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Spanyard's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spanyard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spanyard 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 31 census records available for the last name Spanyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spanyard 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Spanyard. 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 30 military records available for the last name Spanyard. For the veterans among your Spanyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spanyard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Spanyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spanyard in 1964 was 67, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spanyard 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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