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Spendlow Family History

Spendlow Surname Meaning

see Spendlove.

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


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Where is the Spendlow family from?

You can see how Spendlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spendlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spendlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Spendlow families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Spendlow's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Spendlow families in 1891.
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What did your Spendlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Oilmillers Parer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Spendlow. 50% of Spendlow men worked as an Oilmillers Parer and 80% of Spendlow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spendlow were Agricultural Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Oilmillers Parer
    50%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Spendlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Spendlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spendlow 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Spendlow. 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 149 military records available for the last name Spendlow. For the veterans among your Spendlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spendlow lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Spendlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Spendlow in 1981 was 75, and 48 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spendlow 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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