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Spidell Family History

Spidell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Speidel.

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


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Where is the Spidell family from?

You can see how Spidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spidell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spidell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Spidell families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Spidell's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Spidell families in 1911.
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What did your Spidell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spidell. 38% of Spidell men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Spidell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spidell were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

What Spidell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spidell 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Spidell. 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 668 military records available for the last name Spidell. For the veterans among your Spidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spidell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Spidell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Spidell in 1948 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spidell 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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