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Spotted Bear Family History

Spotted Bear 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: Sporleder, Potteiger, Pottenger, Pottebaum, Pottinger, Potter

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Where is the Spotted Bear family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Matron were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spotted Bear. 50% of Spotted Bear men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Spotted Bear women worked as a Matron.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Matron
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spotted Bear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spotted Bear 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Spotted Bear. 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 68 military records available for the last name Spotted Bear. For the veterans among your Spotted Bear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spotted Bear lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Spotted Bear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Spotted Bear in 1973 was 74, and 65 in 2004.

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