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Spandler Family History

Spandler Surname Meaning

Perhaps German from a derivative of Middle High German spân ‘spoon’ + the agent suffix -er hence an occupational name for a spoon maker.

Evidence of immigration from German-speaking countries however is lacking as are earlier records of the name in the UK.

In record transcriptions there has been some confusion with Spundle.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Spandler family from?

You can see how Spandler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spandler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Spandler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Spandler families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Spandler's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Spandler families in 1891.
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What did your Spandler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spandler. 100% of Spandler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Spandler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spandler 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Spandler. 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 21 military records available for the last name Spandler. For the veterans among your Spandler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spandler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Spandler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Spandler in 1973 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

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