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Spillet Family History

Spillet 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: Spiller, Spille, Pille, Billet, Millet, Pilley, Jaillet, Speller

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Where is the Spillet family from?

You can see how Spillet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spillet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spillet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Spillet families living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spillet's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Spillet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spillet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Spillet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spillet. 100% of Spillet women worked as a Domestic.

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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

  • Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Spillet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spillet 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Spillet. 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 35 military records available for the last name Spillet. For the veterans among your Spillet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spillet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Spillet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Spillet in 1971 was 74, and 96 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spillet 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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