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Spahnle Family History

Spahnle 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: Spahn, Spangle, Stahle, Stahnke, Pahnke, Sale, Spain, Paine, Span

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Where is the Spahnle family from?

You can see how Spahnle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spahnle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spahnle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Spahnle families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Spahnle's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Spahnle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spahnle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spahnle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spahnle. 72% of Spahnle men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Spahnle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spahnle 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Spahnle. 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 26 military records available for the last name Spahnle. For the veterans among your Spahnle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spahnle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Spahnle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Spahnle in 1967 was 55, and 85 in 2002.

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