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Spehl Family History

Spehl 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: Pehl, Spell, Sperl, Stehl, Sehl, Peel, Peil, Kiehl, Gehl, Sell

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Where is the Spehl family from?

You can see how Spehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spehl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Spehl families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Spehl's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Spehl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spehl 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 72 census records available for the last name Spehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spehl 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Spehl. 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 23 military records available for the last name Spehl. For the veterans among your Spehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spehl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Spehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Spehl in 1969 was 76, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spehl 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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