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Spithill Family History

Spithill 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: Tuthill, Still, Spittle, Southall, Scahill, Thill, Whitmill

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Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Spithill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spithill 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Spithill. 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 16 military records available for the last name Spithill. For the veterans among your Spithill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spithill lifespan?

Average Spithill life expectancy in 2000 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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