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Spitten Family History

Spitten 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: Spittle, Kitten, Pitter, Spittler, Slatten, Patten, Sletten, Spitzer

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Where is the Spitten family from?

You can see how Spitten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spitten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Spitten families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Spitten's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Spitten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spitten 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 34 census records available for the last name Spitten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitten 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Spitten. 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 7 military records available for the last name Spitten. For the veterans among your Spitten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitten lifespan?

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