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Spilly Family History

Spilly 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: Spille, Pille, Sully, Lilly, Spiller, Pilley, Still, Tilly, Polly

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Where is the Spilly family from?

You can see how Spilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spilly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Spilly families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Spilly's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spilly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spilly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spilly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spilly. 50% of Spilly 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%
  • Bricklayer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Spilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spilly 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Spilly. 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 32 military records available for the last name Spilly. For the veterans among your Spilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spilly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Spilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Spilly in 1968 was 51, and 89 in 2002.

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