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Splann Family History

Splann 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: Spann, Splawn, Splain, Splane, Splan, Plank, Spain, Plant, Solano

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Where is the Splann family from?

You can see how Splann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Splann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Splann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Splann families living in New Jersey. This was about 14% of all the recorded Splann's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Splann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Splann 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 Splann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Splann. 40% of Splann men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Splann women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Splann were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Splann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Splann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Splann 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Splann. 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 129 military records available for the last name Splann. For the veterans among your Splann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Splann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Splann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Splann in 1962 was 68, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Splann 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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