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Spaght Family History

Spaght Name 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: Slaght, Spight, Slight, Specht, Speight, Spahn, Spach, Spagna, Spahr

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Where is the Spaght family from?

You can see how Spaght families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaght family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spaght families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Spaght families living in Indiana. This was about 48% of all the recorded Spaght's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Spaght families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spaght surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spaght ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spaght. 100% of Spaght men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Spaght. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaght 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Spaght. 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 18 military records available for the last name Spaght. For the veterans among your Spaght ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spaght lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Spaght life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Spaght in 1963 was 87, and 92 in 2001.

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