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Spendle Family History

Spendle 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: Spindle, Spinale, Spence, Kendle, Spindler, Swindle, Pendley

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Where is the Spendle family from?

You can see how Spendle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spendle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spendle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Spendle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Spendle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Spendle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spendle 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 121 census records available for the last name Spendle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spendle 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Spendle. 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 Spendle. For the veterans among your Spendle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spendle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Spendle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spendle in 1971 was 54, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spendle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spendle 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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