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Spelde Family History

Spelde 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: Spilde, Pelle, Speed, Selle, Speller, Spence, Spille, Seide, Velde

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Where is the Spelde family from?

You can see how Spelde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spelde family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Spelde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Spelde family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Spelde's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Spelde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spelde 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 108 census records available for the last name Spelde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spelde 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Spelde. 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 4 military records available for the last name Spelde. For the veterans among your Spelde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spelde lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Spelde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spelde in 1960 was 52, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spelde 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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