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Splane Family History

Splane Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Spillane. This form of the surname is not found in Ireland and is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Splane family from?

You can see how Splane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Splane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Splane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Splane families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Splane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Splane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Splane 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 Splane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Splane. 36% of Splane men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Splane women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Splane were Manager and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Splane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Splane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Splane 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Splane. 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 662 military records available for the last name Splane. For the veterans among your Splane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Splane lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Splane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Splane in 1952 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Splane 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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