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Spothelfer Family History

Spothelfer 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: Sponseller, Shelfer, Speller, Boteler, Pohler, Spittler, Spuhler

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Where is the Spothelfer family from?

You can see how Spothelfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spothelfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spothelfer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Spothelfer family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Spothelfer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Spothelfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spothelfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Spothelfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spothelfer 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Spothelfer. 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 Spothelfer. For the veterans among your Spothelfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spothelfer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Spothelfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Spothelfer in 1973 was 86, and 60 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spothelfer 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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