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Spaeth Family History

Spaeth Name Meaning

German (Späth): see Spath .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Speth, Spath, Spieth, Paeth, Gaeth, Peth, Spatz, Spetz, Faeth, Spach

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Where is the Spaeth family from?

You can see how Spaeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spaeth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Spaeth families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Spaeth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spaeth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spaeth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spaeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Spaeth. 34% of Spaeth men worked as a Merchant. .

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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 1921

  • Merchant
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Spaeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaeth 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Spaeth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Spaeth. For the veterans among your Spaeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spaeth lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Spaeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Spaeth in 1954 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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