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Spett Family History

Spett 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: Swett, Spetz, Pett, Spott, Speth, Brett, Pott, Shetty, Speer, Speed

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Where is the Spett family from?

You can see how Spett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Spett families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Spett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Spett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spett 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 206 census records available for the last name Spett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spett 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Spett. 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 63 military records available for the last name Spett. For the veterans among your Spett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Spett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Spett in 1971 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spett 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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