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Spalas Family History

Spalas 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: Salas, Palas, Pallas, Sala, Sales, Scala, Pala, Scales, Panas, Papas

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Where is the Spalas family from?

You can see how Spalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spalas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spalas family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spalas's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Spalas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spalas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Spalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spalas 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Spalas. 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 12 military records available for the last name Spalas. For the veterans among your Spalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spalas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Spalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Spalas in 1968 was 77, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spalas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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