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Springton Family History

Springton 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: Springston, Symington, Springman, Sappington, Edrington, Springborn

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Where is the Springton family from?

You can see how Springton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Springton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Springton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Springton family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Springton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Springton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Springton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Springton ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Springton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Springton 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Springton. 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 23 military records available for the last name Springton. For the veterans among your Springton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Springton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Springton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Springton in 1966 was 76, and 81 in 1977.

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