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Spinneweber Family History

Spinneweber Name 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: Spinner, Leinweber, Pinner, Spenner, Spielberg, Sperber, Skinner

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Where is the Spinneweber family from?

You can see how Spinneweber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spinneweber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spinneweber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Spinneweber families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 98% of all the recorded Spinneweber's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Spinneweber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spinneweber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spinneweber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spinneweber. 31% of Spinneweber men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Spinneweber women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Watchman
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Spinneweber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spinneweber 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Spinneweber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Spinneweber. For the veterans among your Spinneweber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spinneweber lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Spinneweber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Spinneweber in 1966 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

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