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Spivay Family History

Spivay 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: Spivak, Spivey, Spiva, Sliva, Spina, Sivak, Spisak, Spray, Piva

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Where is the Spivay family from?

You can see how Spivay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spivay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spivay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Spivay families living in North Carolina. This was about 55% of all the recorded Spivay's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Spivay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spivay 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 101 census records available for the last name Spivay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spivay 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Spivay. 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 21 military records available for the last name Spivay. For the veterans among your Spivay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spivay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Spivay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Spivay in 1968 was 70, and 89 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spivay 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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