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Spolander Family History

Spolander 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: Sjolander, Bolander, Sealander, Kolander, Shelander, Molander

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Where is the Spolander family from?

You can see how Spolander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spolander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spolander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Spolander families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Spolander's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spolander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spolander 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 Spolander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spolander. 100% of Spolander women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Spolander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Spolander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spolander 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Spolander. 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 33 military records available for the last name Spolander. For the veterans among your Spolander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spolander lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Spolander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Spolander in 1969 was 89, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spolander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spolander 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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