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Spendelow Family History

Spendelow Surname Meaning

see Spendlove.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Spendelow family from?

You can see how Spendelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spendelow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spendelow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Spendelow families living in Staffordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Spendelow's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Spendelow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spendelow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spendelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Spendelow. 100% of Spendelow men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Spendelow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spendelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spendelow 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Spendelow. 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 100 military records available for the last name Spendelow. For the veterans among your Spendelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spendelow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Spendelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Spendelow in 1967 was 79, and 69 in 1987.

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