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Spyley Family History

Spyley 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: Paley, Seeley, Sibley, Pyle, Sisley, Staley, Schley, Apley, Smiley

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Where is the Spyley family from?

You can see how Spyley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spyley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Spyley families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spyley's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Spyley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Spyley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spyley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Spyley. 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 Spyley. For the veterans among your Spyley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spyley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spyley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spyley

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