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Spinn Family History

Spinn 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: Pinn, Spina, Shinn, Sinn, Spink, Spann, Spino, Spring, Spain, Spire

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Where is the Spinn family from?

You can see how Spinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Spinn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Spinn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Spinn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Spinn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spinn 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 Spinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spinn. 100% of Spinn 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spinn 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Spinn. 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 367 military records available for the last name Spinn. For the veterans among your Spinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spinn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Spinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Spinn in 1959 was 60, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spinn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spinn 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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