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Spletzer Family History

Spletzer 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: Setzer, Seltzer, Smetzer, Spreitzer, Spitzer, Pretzer, Spritzer

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Where is the Spletzer family from?

You can see how Spletzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spletzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Spletzer families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Spletzer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spletzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spletzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spletzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Spletzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spletzer 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Spletzer. 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 150 military records available for the last name Spletzer. For the veterans among your Spletzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spletzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Spletzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Spletzer in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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