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Spearling Family History

Spearling 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: Sperling, Sparling, Spearing, Sterling, Starling, Spratling, Sperring

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Where is the Spearling family from?

You can see how Spearling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spearling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Spearling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Spearling family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Spearling's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Spearling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spearling 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 173 census records available for the last name Spearling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spearling 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Spearling. 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 71 military records available for the last name Spearling. For the veterans among your Spearling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spearling lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Spearling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Spearling in 1970 was 52, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spearling 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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