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Spates Family History

Spates Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Speights.

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


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Where is the Spates family from?

You can see how Spates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spates family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spates families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Spates families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Spates's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Spates families in 1911.
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What did your Spates ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Spates. 100% of Spates men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Spates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spates 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Spates. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Spates. For the veterans among your Spates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spates lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Spates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spates in 1945 was 23, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spates 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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