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Spitts Family History

Spitts 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: Spotts, Pitts, Sitts, Stitts, Spittle, Spitz, Spies, Pitta, Spiros

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Where is the Spitts family from?

You can see how Spitts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spitts family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Spitts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Spitts family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Spitts's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spitts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spitts 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 333 census records available for the last name Spitts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitts 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Spitts. 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 37 military records available for the last name Spitts. For the veterans among your Spitts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitts lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Spitts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Spitts in 1975 was 69, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spitts 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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