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Spaldie Family History

Spaldie 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: Spalding, Waldie, Sallie, Spilde, Spade, Spaude, Spaide, Spayde, Sale

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Where is the Spaldie family from?

You can see how Spaldie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaldie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Spaldie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Spaldie families living in West Lothian. This was about 55% of all the recorded Spaldie's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Spaldie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spaldie 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 26 census records available for the last name Spaldie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaldie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Spaldie. 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 Spaldie. For the veterans among your Spaldie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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