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Spalen Family History

Spalen 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: Palen, Salen, Sales, Sale, Paley, Spain, Spoden, Span, Scales, Palin

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Where is the Spalen family from?

You can see how Spalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spalen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spalen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Spalen families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Spalen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Spalen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spalen 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 80 census records available for the last name Spalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spalen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Spalen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Spalen. For the veterans among your Spalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spalen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Spalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Spalen in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spalen 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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