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Spell Family History

Spell Surname Meaning

German: perhaps a habitational name from Spelle (see Speller).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Spell family from?

You can see how Spell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Spell families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Spell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spell families in 1891.
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What did your Spell ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Spell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spell 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Spell. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Spell. For the veterans among your Spell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Spell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Spell in 1943 was 23, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spell 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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