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Spehn Family History

Spehn 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: Spahn, Spohn, Stein, Shen, Spain, Penn, Span, Speer, Speed, Stern

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Where is the Spehn family from?

You can see how Spehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spehn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Spehn families living in Wisconsin. This was about 68% of all the recorded Spehn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Spehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spehn 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 Spehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spehn. 40% of Spehn 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
    40%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
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What Spehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Spehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spehn 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Spehn. 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 297 military records available for the last name Spehn. For the veterans among your Spehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spehn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Spehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Spehn in 1964 was 67, and 93 in 2004.

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