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Spinnie Family History

Spinnie 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: Spinale, Pirnie, Spindle, Spinner, Spinney, Winnie, Minnie, Finnie

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Where is the Spinnie family from?

You can see how Spinnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spinnie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Spinnie families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Spinnie families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spinnie's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Spinnie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spinnie 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 99 census records available for the last name Spinnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spinnie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Spinnie. 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 5 military records available for the last name Spinnie. For the veterans among your Spinnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spinnie lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Spinnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Spinnie in 1974 was 57, and 38 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spinnie 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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