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Spillett Family History

Spillett Name Meaning

unexplained. In Census 1881 it has a partly similar modern distribution to Pillet (see Pilot ) so it might be a variant of this with prosthetic S- but earlier evidence for Pilot Pil(l)et(t) etc. in Kent is lacking.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Spiller, Spille, Pallett, Gillett, Pellett, Millett, Willett, Tillett

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Where is the Spillett family from?

You can see how Spillett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spillett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spillett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Spillett families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Spillett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spillett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spillett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spillett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Spillett. 72% of Spillett 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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Carpenter
    29%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Spillett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spillett 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Spillett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 432 military records available for the last name Spillett. For the veterans among your Spillett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spillett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Spillett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Spillett in 1968 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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