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Spendiff Family History

Spendiff Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin. It may be a reduced form of Spendlove.

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


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Where is the Spendiff family from?

You can see how Spendiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spendiff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Spendiff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Spendiff families living in Northumberland. This was about 34% of all the recorded Spendiff's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Spendiff families in 1891.
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What did your Spendiff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Spendiff. 100% of Spendiff men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Spendiff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    11%

What Spendiff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spendiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spendiff 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Spendiff. 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 185 military records available for the last name Spendiff. For the veterans among your Spendiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spendiff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Spendiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Spendiff in 1967 was 81, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spendiff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spendiff 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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