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Spita Family History

Spita 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: Spina, Spitz, Sita, Pita, Spata, Spira, Spiva, Smith, Spire, Shima

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Where is the Spita family from?

You can see how Spita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Spita families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Spita's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Spita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spita 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 80 census records available for the last name Spita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spita 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Spita. 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 16 military records available for the last name Spita. For the veterans among your Spita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spita lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1997, in the United States, Spita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Spita in 1955 was 44, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spita 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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