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Spawton Family History

Spawton Surname Meaning

see Spaughton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Spawton family from?

You can see how Spawton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spawton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Spawton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Spawton families living in Leicestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Spawton's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Spawton families in 1891.
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What did your Spawton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spawton. 100% of Spawton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spawton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spawton 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Spawton. 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 84 military records available for the last name Spawton. For the veterans among your Spawton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spawton lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Spawton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spawton in 1972 was 76, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spawton 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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