This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Spithorst family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Spithorst Family History

Spithorst 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: Smethurst, Steinhorst, Smithart, Selhorst, Eichorst, Smithers, Horst

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Spithorst family from?

You can see how Spithorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spithorst family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Spithorst family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spithorst's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Spithorst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spithorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Spithorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Spithorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spithorst census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Spithorst

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Spithorst. 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.

View all Spithorst immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Spithorst. For the veterans among your Spithorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Spithorst military records

You've only scratched the surface of Spithorst family history

Discover More

What is the average Spithorst lifespan?

Average Spithorst life expectancy in 1997 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spithorst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spithorst 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Spithorst family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial