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Spethmann Family History

Spethmann 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: Bethmann, Speckmann, Ehmann, Speckman, Lehmann, Rehmann, Spellman

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Where is the Spethmann family from?

You can see how Spethmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spethmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spethmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Spethmann families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Spethmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Spethmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spethmann 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Spethmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spethmann 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Spethmann. 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 109 military records available for the last name Spethmann. For the veterans among your Spethmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spethmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Spethmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Spethmann in 1966 was 76, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spethmann 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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