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Spolum Family History

Spolum 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: Solum, Plum, Sorum, Slocum, Holum, Solem, Polus, Spolar, Stocum

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Where is the Spolum family from?

You can see how Spolum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spolum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Spolum families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Spolum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spolum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spolum 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 Spolum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spolum. 60% of Spolum men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Trucking
    40%

What Spolum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Spolum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spolum 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Spolum. 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 14 military records available for the last name Spolum. For the veterans among your Spolum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spolum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Spolum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Spolum in 1965 was 59, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spolum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spolum 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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