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Spellsey Family History

Spellsey 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: Speller, Spellacy, Shelley, Selley, Pelley, Smelley, Spells, Skelley

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Where is the Spellsey family from?

You can see how Spellsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spellsey family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Spellsey families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Spellsey families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Spellsey's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Spellsey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spellsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Spellsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spellsey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Spellsey. 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 Spellsey. For the veterans among your Spellsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spellsey lifespan?

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