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Spata Name Meaning

Italian: southern variant of Spada .

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


Similar surnames: Spada, Pata, Spera, Fata, Spalla, Arata, Spetz, Spartz, Patla, Data

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Where is the Spata family from?

You can see how Spata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Spata families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spata's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Spata families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spata ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Chasseur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Spata. 100% of Spata men worked as a Chasseur. .

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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

  • Chasseur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Spata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spata 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Spata. 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 303 military records available for the last name Spata. For the veterans among your Spata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spata lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Spata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Spata in 1959 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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