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Spaul Family History

Spaul Surname Meaning

see Spall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Spaul family from?

You can see how Spaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaul family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spaul families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Spaul families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Spaul's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spaul families in 1891.
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What did your Spaul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Spaul. 20% of Spaul men worked as a French Polisher and 84% of Spaul women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spaul were Taxi Driver and Boot Operative Machinist.

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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 1939

  • French Polisher
    20%
  • House Decorator Heavy Worker
    20%
  • Window Cleaner
    20%
  • Taxi Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Boot Operative Machinist
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Spaul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaul 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Spaul. 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 469 military records available for the last name Spaul. For the veterans among your Spaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spaul lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Spaul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Spaul in 1964 was 62, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spaul 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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