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Spittall Family History

Spittall Surname Meaning

see Spittle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Spittall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spittall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spittall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Spittall families living in Cumberland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Spittall's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Spittall families in 1891.
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spittall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spittall 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Spittall. 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 127 military records available for the last name Spittall. For the veterans among your Spittall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spittall lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Spittall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Spittall in 1968 was 75, and 84 in 1990.

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