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Spannaus Family History

Spannaus 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: Panas, Sanna, Spanos, Spanbauer, Spagna, Stannard, Spannagel, Spann

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Where is the Spannaus family from?

You can see how Spannaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spannaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spannaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Spannaus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Spannaus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Spannaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spannaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spannaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spannaus. 60% of Spannaus men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Spannaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spannaus 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Spannaus. 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 103 military records available for the last name Spannaus. For the veterans among your Spannaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spannaus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Spannaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spannaus in 1963 was 80, and 96 in 2002.

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