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Spette Family History

Spette 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: Sette, Slette, Setter, Shetty, Spittle, Klette, Petre, Petter, Spence

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Where is the Spette family from?

You can see how Spette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spette family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spette family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spette's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Spette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spette 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 66 census records available for the last name Spette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spette 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Spette. 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 2 military records available for the last name Spette. For the veterans among your Spette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Spette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Spette in 1963 was 51, and 90 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spette 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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