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Spillman Family History

Spillman Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Spellman. Americanized form of German Spillmann: variant of Spielmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Spillman family from?

You can see how Spillman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spillman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spillman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 89 Spillman families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Spillman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spillman families in 1891.
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What did your Spillman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spillman. 96% of Spillman 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
    96%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Spillman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spillman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Spillman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Spillman. For the veterans among your Spillman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spillman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Spillman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Spillman in 1944 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spillman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spillman 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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