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Spettle Family History

Spettle 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: Spittle, Settle, Nettle, Spittler, Suttle, Kettle, Stettler, Spitale

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Where is the Spettle family from?

You can see how Spettle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spettle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Spettle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Spettle families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Spettle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Spettle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spettle 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 238 census records available for the last name Spettle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spettle 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Spettle. 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 56 military records available for the last name Spettle. For the veterans among your Spettle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spettle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Spettle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Spettle in 1972 was 54, and 33 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spettle 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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