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Spotton Family History

Spotton 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: Shotton, Scotton, Cotton, Poston, Spoon, Ponton, Spotts, Scotto

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Where is the Spotton family from?

You can see how Spotton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spotton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Spotton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Spotton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Spotton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Spotton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spotton 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 Spotton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, College was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Spotton. 50% of Spotton men worked as a College.

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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 1921

  • College
    50%
  • Income
    50%

What Spotton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Spotton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spotton 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Spotton. 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 80 military records available for the last name Spotton. For the veterans among your Spotton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spotton lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Spotton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Spotton in 1974 was 77, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spotton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spotton 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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