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Spellma Family History

Spellma Surname 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: Spellman, Stella, Pella, Speller, Sella, Sellman, Spalla, Stellman

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Where is the Spellma family from?

You can see how Spellma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spellma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Spellma families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Spellma's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Spellma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spellma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Spellma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spellma 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Spellma. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Spellma. For the veterans among your Spellma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spellma lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Spellma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Spellma in 1989 was 68, and 36 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spellma ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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