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Spotleson Family History

Spotleson 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: Tolleson, Bartleson, Gittleson, Poulson, Kittleson, Kettleson, Oleson

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Where is the Spotleson family from?

You can see how Spotleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spotleson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spotleson family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Spotleson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Spotleson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spotleson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Spotleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Spotleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spotleson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Spotleson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Spotleson. For the veterans among your Spotleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spotleson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Spotleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Spotleson in 1969 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spotleson 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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