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Spil Family History

Spil 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: Seil, Shi, Saul, Sol, Kil, April, Spain, Spire, Pal, Spier

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Where is the Spil family from?

You can see how Spil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Spil families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Spil's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Spil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spil 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 104 census records available for the last name Spil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spil 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Spil. 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 11 military records available for the last name Spil. For the veterans among your Spil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spil lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Spil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Spil in 1957 was 40, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spil 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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