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Spilles Family History

Spilles 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: Spiller, Spille, Spillers, Pille, Pilley, Speller, Spies, Salles

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Where is the Spilles family from?

You can see how Spilles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spilles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Spilles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Spilles families living in Missouri. This was about 89% of all the recorded Spilles's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Spilles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spilles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spilles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spilles. 50% of Spilles men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Spilles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spilles 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Spilles. 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 116 military records available for the last name Spilles. For the veterans among your Spilles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spilles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Spilles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Spilles in 1962 was 70, and 78 in 2002.

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