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Splan Family History

Splan Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Splawn, Splain, Solan, Shan, Shean, Colan, Splane, Susan, Spray

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Where is the Splan family from?

You can see how Splan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Splan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Splan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Splan families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Splan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Splan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Splan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Splan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Splan. 22% of Splan men worked as a Foreman and 43% of Splan women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Splan were Manager and Proprietor. .

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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

  • Foreman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Splan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Splan 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Splan. 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 487 military records available for the last name Splan. For the veterans among your Splan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Splan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Splan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Splan in 1963 was 78, and 68 in 2004.

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