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Spaddin Family History

Spaddin Surname 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: Spain, Scadden, Spedding, Spalding, Padin, Sandin, Spedden, Shaddix

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Where is the Spaddin family from?

You can see how Spaddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaddin family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Spaddin family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spaddin's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Spaddin families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Spaddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaddin 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 immigration records available for the last name Spaddin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Spaddin. For the veterans among your Spaddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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