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Spaugh Family History

Spaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Spach.

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


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Where is the Spaugh family from?

You can see how Spaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Spaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Spaugh families living in North Carolina. This was about 54% of all the recorded Spaugh's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Spaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spaugh 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 Spaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spaugh. 31% of Spaugh men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Spaugh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spaugh were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Looper
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%

What Spaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Spaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaugh 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Spaugh. 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 660 military records available for the last name Spaugh. For the veterans among your Spaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spaugh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Spaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Spaugh in 1958 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spaugh 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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