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Spedale Family History

Spedale Surname Meaning

Italian: from spedale ‘lodging house infirmary’ probably used for someone who lived near or in or worked at such a place;

compare Spitale.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Spedale family from?

You can see how Spedale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spedale family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Spedale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Spedale families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Spedale's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Spedale families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spedale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Spedale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spedale. 34% of Spedale men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Spedale women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spedale were New Worker and Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Operator
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Cost Finisher
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Spedale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Spedale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spedale 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Spedale. 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 124 military records available for the last name Spedale. For the veterans among your Spedale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spedale lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Spedale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Spedale in 1956 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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