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Splinter Family History

Splinter Name Meaning

North German: from Low German splinter ‘splinter’; probably a metonymic occupational name for a woodworker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Slinger, Splitt, Pinter, Spinner, Spilker, Panter, Painter, Springer

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Where is the Splinter family from?

You can see how Splinter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Splinter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Splinter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 30 Splinter families living in Wisconsin. This was about 51% of all the recorded Splinter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Splinter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Splinter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Splinter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Splinter. 36% of Splinter men worked as a Farmer and 33% of Splinter women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Splinter were Proprietor and 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    33%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Maid
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Splinter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Splinter 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Splinter. 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 739 military records available for the last name Splinter. For the veterans among your Splinter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Splinter lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Splinter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Splinter in 1957 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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