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Spicknall Family History

Spicknall Name 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: Spinale, Bicknell, Spickard, Blacknall, Schnall, Shinall, Pickell

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Where is the Spicknall family from?

You can see how Spicknall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spicknall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spicknall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Spicknall families living in Maryland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Spicknall's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Spicknall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spicknall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spicknall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spicknall. 50% of Spicknall men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Spicknall women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spicknall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spicknall 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Spicknall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 251 military records available for the last name Spicknall. For the veterans among your Spicknall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spicknall lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Spicknall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Spicknall in 1954 was 48, and 66 in 2004.

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