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Spolter Family History

Spolter 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: Solter, Polter, Porter, Bolter, Spiller, Salter, Spooner, Soler

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Where is the Spolter family from?

You can see how Spolter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spolter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Spolter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Spolter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Spolter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spolter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spolter 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 113 census records available for the last name Spolter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spolter 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Spolter. 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 20 military records available for the last name Spolter. For the veterans among your Spolter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spolter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Spolter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Spolter in 1967 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spolter 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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