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Springler Family History

Springler 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: Springer, Springle, Spingler, Singler, Stringer, Pringle, Spangler

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Where is the Springler family from?

You can see how Springler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Springler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Springler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Springler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Springler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Springler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Springler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Springler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Springler. 35% of Springler men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Springler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Springler were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    35%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Secretary
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
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Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Springler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Springler 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Springler. 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 137 military records available for the last name Springler. For the veterans among your Springler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Springler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Springler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Springler in 1955 was 59, and 70 in 2003.

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