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Splaun Family History

Splaun 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: Splawn, Splain, Splan, Spain, Span, Selan, Spahn, Solan, Plaut, Spann

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Where is the Splaun family from?

You can see how Splaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Splaun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Splaun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Splaun families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Splaun's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Splaun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Splaun 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 252 census records available for the last name Splaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Splaun 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Splaun. 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 39 military records available for the last name Splaun. For the veterans among your Splaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Splaun lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Splaun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Splaun in 1976 was 96, and 88 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Splaun 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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