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Spilla Family History

Spilla 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: Spille, Spalla, Spilka, Pilla, Silla, Spillar, Pille, Villa, Stella

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Where is the Spilla family from?

You can see how Spilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Spilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Spilla family living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spilla's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Spilla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spilla 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 140 census records available for the last name Spilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spilla 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Spilla. 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 23 military records available for the last name Spilla. For the veterans among your Spilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spilla lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Spilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Spilla in 1956 was 23, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spilla 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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