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Spottswoode Family History

Spottswoode 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: Spottswood, Spotswood, Southwood, Portwood, Spotts, Stanwood

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Where is the Spottswoode family from?

You can see how Spottswoode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spottswoode family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Spottswoode families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Spottswoode families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Spottswoode's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Spottswoode families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Spottswoode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spottswoode 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Spottswoode. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Spottswoode. For the veterans among your Spottswoode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spottswoode lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1977, in the United States, Spottswoode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Spottswoode in 1967 was 74, and 89 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spottswoode 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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