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Spoelma Family History

Spoelma 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: Spielman, Poelman, Speelman, Spelman, Stelma, Stella, Selman, Polman

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Where is the Spoelma family from?

You can see how Spoelma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spoelma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spoelma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Spoelma families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Spoelma's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Spoelma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spoelma 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 Spoelma ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Spoelma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Spoelma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spoelma 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Spoelma. 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 34 military records available for the last name Spoelma. For the veterans among your Spoelma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spoelma lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Spoelma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Spoelma in 1973 was 80, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spoelma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spoelma 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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