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 Splete family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Splete Family History

Splete 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: Plate, Spetz, Slote, Prete, Pete, Spieth, Splitt, Sylte, Pletz, Plett

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Splete family from?

You can see how Splete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Splete family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Splete families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Splete families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Splete's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Splete families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Splete 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 did your Splete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Splete. 100% of Splete men worked as a Painter.

View Census Data for Splete | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

What Splete family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Splete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Splete census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Splete

Passenger Lists

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Splete. 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 Splete immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Splete. For the veterans among your Splete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Splete military records

You've only scratched the surface of Splete family history

Discover More

What is the average Splete lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Splete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Splete in 1963 was 80, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Splete

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Splete 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 Splete family tree

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