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Spetler Family History

Spetler 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: Speller, Stetler, Spitler, Shetler, Peter, Seller, Spiller, Setter

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Where is the Spetler family from?

You can see how Spetler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spetler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spetler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Spetler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Spetler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Spetler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spetler 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 155 census records available for the last name Spetler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spetler 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Spetler. 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 7 military records available for the last name Spetler. For the veterans among your Spetler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spetler lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Spetler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Spetler in 1976 was 59, and 76 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spetler 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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