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Spelhaug Family History

Spelhaug 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: Spellacy, Spehar, Gelhaus, Pelham, Spelman, Stella, Stelling, Schaul

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Where is the Spelhaug family from?

You can see how Spelhaug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spelhaug family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spelhaug family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Spelhaug's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Spelhaug families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spelhaug surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Spelhaug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spelhaug. 100% of Spelhaug men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Spelhaug women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Spelhaug family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Spelhaug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spelhaug 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 Spelhaug. 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 18 military records available for the last name Spelhaug. For the veterans among your Spelhaug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spelhaug lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Spelhaug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spelhaug in 1964 was 85, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spelhaug

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spelhaug 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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