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Spesser Family History

Spesser 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: Speiser, Messer, Speer, Peiser, Pester, Tesser, Speller, Peyser

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Where is the Spesser family from?

You can see how Spesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spesser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spesser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Spesser families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Spesser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Spesser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spesser 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 83 census records available for the last name Spesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spesser 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Spesser. 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 31 military records available for the last name Spesser. For the veterans among your Spesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spesser lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Spesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Spesser in 1977 was 74, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spesser 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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