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Spellisey Family History

Spellisey 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: Speiser, Speller, Spellacy, Shelley, Selley, Hallisey, Pelley

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Where is the Spellisey family from?

You can see how Spellisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spellisey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Spellisey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Spellisey family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Spellisey's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Spellisey families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Spellisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spellisey 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Spellisey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Spellisey. For the veterans among your Spellisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spellisey lifespan?

Average Spellisey life expectancy in 1998 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spellisey 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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