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Spillian Family History

Spillian 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: Spillman, Spillane, Pillman, Spielman, Silliman, Spellman, Hillian

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Where is the Spillian family from?

You can see how Spillian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spillian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Spillian families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Spillian family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Spillian's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Spillian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spillian 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 51 census records available for the last name Spillian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spillian 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Spillian. 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 6 military records available for the last name Spillian. For the veterans among your Spillian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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