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Splaine Family History

Splaine Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Spillane.

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


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Where is the Splaine family from?

You can see how Splaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Splaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Splaine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Splaine families living in Lancashire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Splaine's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Splaine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Splaine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Splaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Splaine. 100% of Splaine men worked as a Carpenter and 86% of Splaine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Splaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Splaine 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Splaine. 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 630 military records available for the last name Splaine. For the veterans among your Splaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Splaine lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Splaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Splaine in 1958 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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