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Spanagel Family History

Spanagel 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: Spannagel, Spanel, Stangel, Stanage, Spaniel, Stanger, Angel, Savage

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Where is the Spanagel family from?

You can see how Spanagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spanagel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spanagel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Spanagel families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Spanagel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Spanagel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spanagel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spanagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spanagel. 50% of Spanagel men worked as an Owner. .

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Spanagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spanagel 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Spanagel. 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 128 military records available for the last name Spanagel. For the veterans among your Spanagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spanagel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Spanagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Spanagel in 1967 was 63, and 88 in 2001.

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