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Spinella Family History

Spinella Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): diminutive of Spina.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Spinella family from?

You can see how Spinella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spinella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spinella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Spinella families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spinella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Spinella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spinella 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 Spinella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spinella. 25% of Spinella men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Spinella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spinella were Baker and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Baker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Finisher
    10%
  • Dressmaker
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Spinella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Spinella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spinella 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Spinella. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Spinella. For the veterans among your Spinella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spinella lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Spinella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Spinella in 1953 was 85, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spinella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spinella 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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