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Spaythe Family History

Spaythe 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: Smythe, Sathe, Spath, Spaeth, Spayde, Payton, Pate, Spittle, Sante

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Where is the Spaythe family from?

You can see how Spaythe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaythe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spaythe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Spaythe families living in Ohio. This was about 89% of all the recorded Spaythe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Spaythe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spaythe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spaythe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spaythe. 100% of Spaythe men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Spaythe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Spaythe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaythe 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 Spaythe. 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 8 military records available for the last name Spaythe. For the veterans among your Spaythe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spaythe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Spaythe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Spaythe in 1967 was 84, and 50 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spaythe 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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