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Spehler Family History

Spehler 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: Speller, Spuhler, Seller, Spiller, Peller, Speer, Speiser, Semler

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Where is the Spehler family from?

You can see how Spehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spehler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Spehler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Spehler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Spehler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spehler 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 Spehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spehler 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Spehler. 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 13 military records available for the last name Spehler. For the veterans among your Spehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spehler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Spehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Spehler in 1965 was 37, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spehler 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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