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Spaldan Family History

Spaldan 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: Salman, Spalding, Spalla, Spada, Scallan, Saldana, Spilman, Soldan

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Where is the Spaldan family from?

You can see how Spaldan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaldan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Spaldan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Spaldan families living in Angus. This was about 86% of all the recorded Spaldan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Spaldan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spaldan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Spaldan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaldan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Spaldan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Spaldan. For the veterans among your Spaldan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spaldan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spaldan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spaldan

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