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Spina Family History

Spina Surname Meaning

Italian: from spina ‘thorn thorn bush’ used as a nickname in various senses including ‘distress sorrow’ (alluding to Christ's crown of thorns) and also as a personal name;

or alternatively a habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word (in some instances with reference to the dedication of a shrine).

In some cases possibly a shortened form of Malaspina.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Spina family from?

You can see how Spina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Spina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Spina families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Spina's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Spina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spina. 22% of Spina men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Spina women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spina were New Worker and Seamstress.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    11%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Seamstress
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Spina. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Spina. For the veterans among your Spina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spina lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Spina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spina in 1946 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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