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Spuhler Family History

Spuhler Surname Meaning

German:: from Middle High German spuole ‘bobbin shuttle’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a wood turner who made spools.

Metonymic occupational name for a scribe from Middle High German spuol ‘quill’.

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


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Where is the Spuhler family from?

You can see how Spuhler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spuhler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Spuhler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 40 Spuhler families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Spuhler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Spuhler families in 1880.
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What did your Spuhler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Chorse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spuhler. 15% of Spuhler men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Spuhler women worked as a Chorse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spuhler were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chorse
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Spuhler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spuhler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spuhler 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Spuhler. 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 783 military records available for the last name Spuhler. For the veterans among your Spuhler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spuhler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Spuhler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Spuhler in 1953 was 69, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spuhler 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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