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Spilling Family History

Spilling Surname Meaning

see Spelling. from Mac Spealáin or Ó Spealáin see Spillane.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Spilling family from?

You can see how Spilling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spilling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spilling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Spilling families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Spilling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spilling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spilling 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 Spilling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Spilling. 34% of Spilling men worked as a Dock Labourer and 89% of Spilling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spilling were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    34%
  • Postman
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Spilling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spilling 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Spilling. 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 550 military records available for the last name Spilling. For the veterans among your Spilling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spilling lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Spilling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Spilling in 1976 was 45, and 81 in 2002.

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