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Spydell Family History

Spydell 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: Spidell, Rydell, Sandell, Sundell, Spell, Sidell, Spidel, Spruell

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Where is the Spydell family from?

You can see how Spydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spydell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spydell family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spydell's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Spydell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spydell 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 56 census records available for the last name Spydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spydell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Spydell. 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 47 military records available for the last name Spydell. For the veterans among your Spydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spydell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Spydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Spydell in 1967 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spydell 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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