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Spleha Family History

Spleha 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: Saleh, Plewa, Spehar, Pleva, Sprehe, Spera, Salehi, Plesha, Salera

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Where is the Spleha family from?

You can see how Spleha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spleha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spleha family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Spleha's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spleha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spleha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Spleha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Spleha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spleha 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Spleha. 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 14 military records available for the last name Spleha. For the veterans among your Spleha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spleha lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Spleha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Spleha in 1979 was 86, and 81 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spleha 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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