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Spitman Family History

Spitman 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: Pitman, Spilman, Titman, Putman, Reitman, Spielman, Shipman, Spillman

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Where is the Spitman family from?

You can see how Spitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spitman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spitman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Spitman families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spitman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Spitman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spitman 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 157 census records available for the last name Spitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Spitman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Spitman. For the veterans among your Spitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Spitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spitman in 1967 was 52, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spitman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spitman 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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