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Spitznas Family History

Spitznas 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: Spitzner, Spina, Spitz, Spitzer, Spitznagel, Sitzman, Spitzley

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Where is the Spitznas family from?

You can see how Spitznas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spitznas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spitznas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Spitznas families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Spitznas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spitznas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spitznas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spitznas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spitznas. 30% of Spitznas men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Accountant
    20%
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What Spitznas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Spitznas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitznas 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Spitznas. 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 163 military records available for the last name Spitznas. For the veterans among your Spitznas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitznas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Spitznas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Spitznas in 1964 was 70, and 84 in 2001.

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