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Springer Name Meaning

English, German, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a lively person or for a traveling entertainer, from an agent derivative of Middle English, Middle High German springen, Middle Dutch springhen, Yiddish shpringen ‘to jump or leap’. English: topographic name for someone who lived by a fountain or the source of a stream, Middle English spring ‘spring’ + the habitational suffix -er. The same word was also used of a plantation of young trees, and in some cases this may be the source of the surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Spring, Sprunger, Stringer, Slinger, Pranger, Sprenger, Strenger

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Springer Family Origin

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    You can see how Springer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Springer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Springer families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 94 Springer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Springer's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Springer families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Springer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Springer Family Occupations

    What did your Springer ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Springer family was Carpenter. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Springer. The most common Springer occupation in the USA was Farmer. 37% of Springer's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      37%

    • Laborer

      8%

    • Keeping House

      6%

    • Carpenter

      3%

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

    Springer Historical Records

    What Springer family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Springer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Springer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Springer. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Springer. For the veterans among your Springer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Springer Life Expectancy

    What is the average Springer lifespan?

    Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Springer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Springer in 1940 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Springer

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Springer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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