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Split Family History

Split 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: Splitt, Spain, Solis, Salim, Spitz, Suit, Soli, Selig, Plitt, Salik

846	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
36	Military Records
42	Immigration Records
491	Census and Voter Lists
684	Member Trees

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Where is the Split family from?

You can see how Split families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Split family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Split families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Split families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Split's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Split families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Split 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 Split ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Split.

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Farmer

100%

What Split family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 491 census records available for the last name Split. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Split census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Split. 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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Military Records

There are 36 military records available for the last name Split. For the veterans among your Split ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Split lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Split life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Split in 1967 was 69, and 84 in 1999.

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Split Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Splitt, Spain, Solis, Salim, Spitz, Suit, Soli, Selig, Plitt, Salik

846	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
36	Military Records
42	Immigration Records
491	Census and Voter Lists
684	Member Trees

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

Where is the Split family from?

View Census Data for Split

What did your Split ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Split.

View Census Data for Split

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.

Farmer

100%

What Split family records will you find?

You've only scratched the surface of Split family history

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What is the average Split lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Split life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Split in 1967 was 69, and 84 in 1999.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Split family tree

Explore Your Tree

Split Family History

Split Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Split

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Where is the Split family from?

What did your Split ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Split family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Split lifespan?

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Split Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Split

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

Where is the Split family from?

What did your Split ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Split family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Split family history

What is the average Split lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Split family tree

Search for another surname