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Spitale Family History

Spitale Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): topographic name from Sicilian spitale ‘lodging house infirmary’. Compare English Spittle.

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


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Where is the Spitale family from?

You can see how Spitale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spitale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Spitale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Spitale family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Spitale's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spitale families in 1891.
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What did your Spitale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spitale. 27% of Spitale men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Spitale women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spitale were New Worker and Floor Girl.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Finisher
    34%
  • Floor Girl
    34%

What Spitale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Spitale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitale 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Spitale. 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 185 military records available for the last name Spitale. For the veterans among your Spitale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitale lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Spitale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Spitale in 1961 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spitale 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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