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Spuhl Family History

Spuhl 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: Stuhl, Puhl, Suhl, Saul, Kuhl, Juhl, Buhl, Pohl, Guhl, Pehl

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Where is the Spuhl family from?

You can see how Spuhl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spuhl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spuhl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Spuhl family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Spuhl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spuhl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spuhl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Spuhl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Spuhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spuhl 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Spuhl. 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 31 military records available for the last name Spuhl. For the veterans among your Spuhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spuhl lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Spuhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Spuhl in 1972 was 58, and 70 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spuhl 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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