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Spitlis Family History

Spitlis 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: Spitler, Spiller, Pioli, Solis, Shields, Spittle, Stathis, Svetlik

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Where is the Spitlis family from?

You can see how Spitlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spitlis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spitlis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Spitlis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spitlis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spitlis 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 22 census records available for the last name Spitlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitlis 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Spitlis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Spitlis. For the veterans among your Spitlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitlis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Spitlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Spitlis in 1963 was 71, and 92 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spitlis 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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