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Spitznagle Family History

Spitznagle 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, Spinale, Spitale, Springle, Spittle, Swingle, Pingle

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Where is the Spitznagle family from?

You can see how Spitznagle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spitznagle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spitznagle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Spitznagle families living in Indiana. This was about 47% of all the recorded Spitznagle's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Spitznagle families in 1880.
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What did your Spitznagle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spitznagle. 36% of Spitznagle men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Spitznagle women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spitznagle were Farm Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spitznagle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitznagle 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Spitznagle. 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 202 military records available for the last name Spitznagle. For the veterans among your Spitznagle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitznagle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Spitznagle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Spitznagle in 1962 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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