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Spriddell Family History

Spriddell Surname Meaning

unexplained; possibly from an Old English personal name *Sprin(g)del based on sprin(g)d ‘alert active’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Spriddell family from?

You can see how Spriddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spriddell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Spriddell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Spriddell families living in Cornwall. This was about 44% of all the recorded Spriddell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Spriddell families in 1891.
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What did your Spriddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spriddell. 75% of Spriddell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    25%

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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Spriddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spriddell 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Spriddell. 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 194 military records available for the last name Spriddell. For the veterans among your Spriddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spriddell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Spriddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Spriddell in 1967 was 59, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spriddell 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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