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Spitzberg Family History

Spitzberg 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: Spielberg, Spitzer, Spitzner, Nitzberg, Saltzberg, Silberg, Pitzer

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Where is the Spitzberg family from?

You can see how Spitzberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spitzberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spitzberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Spitzberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Spitzberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Spitzberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spitzberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spitzberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spitzberg. 45% of Spitzberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Spitzberg 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Tailor
    34%
  • Lawyer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Spitzberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Spitzberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitzberg 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Spitzberg. 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 100 military records available for the last name Spitzberg. For the veterans among your Spitzberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitzberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Spitzberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Spitzberg in 1955 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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