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Spindell Family History

Spindell 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: Swindell, Spindel, Spidell, Pindell, Sindel, Lindell, Spinello

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Where is the Spindell family from?

You can see how Spindell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spindell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spindell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Spindell families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Spindell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Spindell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spindell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Spindell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spindell. 32% of Spindell men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Spindell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spindell were Engineer and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Engineer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Spindell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Spindell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spindell 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Spindell. 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 62 military records available for the last name Spindell. For the veterans among your Spindell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spindell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Spindell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Spindell in 1957 was 47, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spindell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spindell 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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