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Spotte Family History

Spotte 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: Spotts, Spott, Pott, Notte, Spittle, Slott, Motte, Sprott, Stott

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Where is the Spotte family from?

You can see how Spotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spotte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spotte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Spotte families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Spotte's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Spotte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spotte 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 93 census records available for the last name Spotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spotte 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Spotte. 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 19 military records available for the last name Spotte. For the veterans among your Spotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spotte lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Spotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Spotte in 1975 was 67, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spotte 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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