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Spaley Family History

Spaley 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: Paley, Staley, Sealey, Saley, Sales, Sale, Seeley, Whaley, Caley

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Where is the Spaley family from?

You can see how Spaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Spaley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Spaley families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Spaley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Spaley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spaley 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 53 census records available for the last name Spaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Spaley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Spaley. For the veterans among your Spaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spaley lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Spaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Spaley in 1979 was 85, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spaley 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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