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Spillmer Family History

Spillmer 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, Speller, Spille, Siller, Spillman, Stiller, Spieler, Piller

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Where is the Spillmer family from?

You can see how Spillmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spillmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spillmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Spillmer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Spillmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Spillmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spillmer 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 13 census records available for the last name Spillmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spillmer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Spillmer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Spillmer. For the veterans among your Spillmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spillmer lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Spillmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spillmer in 1982 was 86, and 101 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spillmer 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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