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Spillmann Family History

Spillmann 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: Spillman, Spielmann, Spillane, Pillman, Spielman, Spellman, Sillman

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Where is the Spillmann family from?

You can see how Spillmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spillmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spillmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Spillmann families living in Missouri. This was about 48% of all the recorded Spillmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Spillmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spillmann 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 Spillmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spillmann. 50% of Spillmann men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Spillmann women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Spillmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Spillmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spillmann 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Spillmann. 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 161 military records available for the last name Spillmann. For the veterans among your Spillmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spillmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Spillmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Spillmann in 1962 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spillmann 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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