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Spaw Family History

Spaw Surname Meaning

English: variant of Spoor.

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


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Where is the Spaw family from?

You can see how Spaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Spaw families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Spaw's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spaw families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spaw 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 Spaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spaw. 41% of Spaw men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Spaw women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spaw were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Spaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Spaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaw 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Spaw. 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 496 military records available for the last name Spaw. For the veterans among your Spaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spaw lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Spaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Spaw in 1953 was 38, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spaw 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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