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Spehling Family History

Spehling 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, Stehling, Stelling, Spedding, Sterling, Peeling, Muehling

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Where is the Spehling family from?

You can see how Spehling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spehling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spehling family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Spehling's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Spehling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spehling 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 18 census records available for the last name Spehling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spehling 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 Spehling. 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 10 military records available for the last name Spehling. For the veterans among your Spehling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spehling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Spehling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Spehling in 1962 was 57, and 1 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spehling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spehling 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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