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Spidal Family History

Spidal 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: Spidel, Spinale, Spina, Sandal, Spada, Seidel, Vidal, Speidel

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Where is the Spidal family from?

You can see how Spidal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spidal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spidal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Spidal families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Spidal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Spidal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spidal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spidal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Spidal. 100% of Spidal 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Spidal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spidal 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Spidal. 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 24 military records available for the last name Spidal. For the veterans among your Spidal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spidal lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Spidal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spidal in 1951 was 22, and 67 in 2002.

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