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Spelas Family History

Spelas 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: Speas, Spelts, Spells, Salas, Plas, Selan, Silas, Spear, Pelak

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spelas 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 Spelas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Spelas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Spelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spelas 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Spelas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Spelas. For the veterans among your Spelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spelas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Spelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Spelas in 1970 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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