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Spendler Family History

Spendler 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: Spindler, Spengler, Sandler, Tendler, Speller, Pender, Spenner

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Where is the Spendler family from?

You can see how Spendler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spendler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spendler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Spendler families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Spendler's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Spendler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spendler 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 Spendler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spendler. 100% of Spendler 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Spendler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spendler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spendler 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Spendler. 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 106 military records available for the last name Spendler. For the veterans among your Spendler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spendler lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Spendler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Spendler in 1983 was 58, and 31 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spendler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spendler 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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