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Sispela Family History

Sispela 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: Sippola, Kilpela, Sippel, Sissel, Isbell, Bissell, Rishell, Siegel

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Where is the Sispela family from?

You can see how Sispela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sispela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sispela families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sispela's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sispela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sispela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sispela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Sispela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sispela 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sispela. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Sispela. For the veterans among your Sispela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sispela lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Sispela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sispela in 1969 was 85, and 87 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sispela 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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