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Spavin Family History

Spavin Surname Meaning

see Spaven.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Spavin family from?

You can see how Spavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spavin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spavin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Spavin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Spavin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Spavin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spavin 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 Spavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Spavin. 50% of Spavin men worked as a Gardener Retired and 81% of Spavin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spavin were Dental Surgeon and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener Retired
    50%
  • Dental Surgeon
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • Home Dressmaker
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spavin 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Spavin. 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 222 military records available for the last name Spavin. For the veterans among your Spavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spavin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Spavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spavin in 1965 was 85, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spavin 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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