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Splain Family History

Splain Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Spillane.

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


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Where is the Splain family from?

You can see how Splain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Splain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Splain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Splain families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Splain's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Splain families in 1911.
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What did your Splain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Splain. 100% of Splain men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Splain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Splain 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Splain. 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 722 military records available for the last name Splain. For the veterans among your Splain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Splain lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Splain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Splain in 1944 was 33, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Splain 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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