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Spandle Family History

Spandle 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: Spindle, Spangle, Sandler, Spinale, Spangler, Spindler, Sande, Spanel

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Where is the Spandle family from?

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

What did your Spandle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spandle. 67% of Spandle men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Spandle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spandle 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 Spandle. 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 51 military records available for the last name Spandle. For the veterans among your Spandle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spandle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Spandle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Spandle in 1968 was 58, and 79 in 2002.

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