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Space Family History

Space Name Meaning

English or Scottish: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Spade, Spake, Spack, Stace, Spare, Spice, Page, Snape, Slack, Pace

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Where is the Space family from?

You can see how Space families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Space family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Space families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Space families living in New Jersey. This was about 54% of all the recorded Space's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Space families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Space surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Space ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Space. 24% of Space men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Space women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Space were Labor and New Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Space. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Space 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Space. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Space. For the veterans among your Space ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Space lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Space life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Space in 1953 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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