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Spitzenberg Family History

Spitzenberg 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: Litzenberg, Spielberg, Spiegelberg, Stenberg, Steenberg, Katzenberg

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Where is the Spitzenberg family from?

You can see how Spitzenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spitzenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Spitzenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Spitzenberg families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Spitzenberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Spitzenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spitzenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spitzenberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Spitzenberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Spitzenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitzenberg 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Spitzenberg. 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 92 military records available for the last name Spitzenberg. For the veterans among your Spitzenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitzenberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Spitzenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Spitzenberg in 1961 was 44, and 75 in 2002.

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