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Spotwell Family History

Spotwell 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: Shotwell, Powell, Showell, Crotwell, Stowell, Sartwell, Otwell

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Where is the Spotwell family from?

You can see how Spotwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spotwell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spotwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Spotwell families living in Louisiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Spotwell's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Spotwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spotwell 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 57 census records available for the last name Spotwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spotwell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Spotwell. 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 18 military records available for the last name Spotwell. For the veterans among your Spotwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spotwell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Spotwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spotwell in 1947 was 49, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spotwell 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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