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Spalty Family History

Spalty 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: Paley, Staley, Sealy, Spalla, Salto, Scally, Salt, Talty, Paty

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Where is the Spalty family from?

You can see how Spalty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spalty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spalty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Spalty family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Spalty's in USA. California had the highest population of Spalty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spalty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spalty ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Sheet Med
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Spalty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spalty 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Spalty. 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 21 military records available for the last name Spalty. For the veterans among your Spalty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spalty lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Spalty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Spalty in 1968 was 47, and 79 in 1998.

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