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Spanella Family History

Spanella 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: Spinella, Panella, Vanella, Patella, Spinello, Parella, Spalla

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Where is the Spanella family from?

You can see how Spanella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spanella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Spanella families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spanella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Spanella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spanella 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 65 census records available for the last name Spanella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spanella 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Spanella. 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 35 military records available for the last name Spanella. For the veterans among your Spanella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spanella lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Spanella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Spanella in 1980 was 56, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spanella 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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