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Spata Family History

Spata Surname Meaning

Italian: southern variant of Spada.

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


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Where is the Spata family from?

You can see how Spata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Spata families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Spata's in USA. New York had the highest population of Spata families in 1880.
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What did your Spata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spata. 74% of Spata men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Spata women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spata were Mechanic and New Worker.

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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
    74%
  • Common Laborer
    9%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Spata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Spata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spata 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Spata. 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 303 military records available for the last name Spata. For the veterans among your Spata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spata lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Spata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Spata in 1959 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spata 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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