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Spetta Family History

Spetta 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: Petta, Shetty, Cetta, Pitta, Seta, Swett, Spetz, Setty, Petra, Spotts

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Where is the Spetta family from?

You can see how Spetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spetta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Spetta families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Spetta families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Spetta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Spetta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spetta ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Gardener
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Spetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spetta 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Spetta. 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 31 military records available for the last name Spetta. For the veterans among your Spetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spetta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Spetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Spetta in 1964 was 71, and 105 in 2003.

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