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Spain Name Meaning

English (Kent) and Irish (Tipperary and Offaly):: of Norman origin a habitational name from Épaignes (Eure) recorded as Hispania in the 12th century. It was probably so named because it was established by colonists from Spain during the Roman Empire. of Norman origin a habitational name from Espinay (Ille-et-Vilaine) in Brittany. The placename derives from Old French espinee a collective form of espine ‘thorn’. nickname for a Spaniard from Middle English Spain(e) ‘Spain’ (Old French Espaigne) or in Ireland a descriptive name for someone who had been to Spain from Gaelic Spáinneach ‘Spanish’. Many Irish Catholics took refuge in Spain during the 17th-century wars.

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


Similar surnames: Swain, Cain, Savin, Stein, Span, Stain, Sain, Pin, Fain, Speir

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You can see how Spain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 45 Spain families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Spain's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spain families in 1911.
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What did your Spain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Woolen Mill were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Spain. 100% of Spain men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Spain women worked as a Woolen Mill. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Woolen Mill
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 64,000 census records available for the last name Spain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spain 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Spain. 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 29,000 military records available for the last name Spain. For the veterans among your Spain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spain lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Spain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spain in 1942 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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