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Spinelle Family History

Spinelle 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: Spinello, Spinella, Spinelli, Spinale, Spille, Spindle, Pinelli

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Where is the Spinelle family from?

You can see how Spinelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spinelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Spinelle families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Spinelle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Spinelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spinelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spinelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spinelle. 58% of Spinelle 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
    58%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Delivery Boy
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%
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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Spinelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spinelle 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Spinelle. 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 57 military records available for the last name Spinelle. For the veterans among your Spinelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spinelle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Spinelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Spinelle in 1964 was 80, and 97 in 1997.

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