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Spitzengel Family History

Spitzengel 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: Spitznagel, Sprengel, Spiegel, Stengel, Spitzner, Seitzinger

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

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Spitzengel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitzengel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Spitzengel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Spitzengel. For the veterans among your Spitzengel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitzengel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Spitzengel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Spitzengel in 1963 was 66, and 84 in 2003.

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