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Springmeyer Name Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer ) whose farm was situated by a spring (Middle High German sprinc ‘spring wellhead’).

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


Similar surnames: Steinmeyer, Brinkmeyer, Sandmeyer, Springer, Heinemeyer, Priesmeyer

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Where is the Springmeyer family from?

You can see how Springmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Springmeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Springmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Springmeyer family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Springmeyer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Springmeyer families in 1911.
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What did your Springmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Springmeyer. 30% of Springmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Springmeyer women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Springmeyer were Mechanic and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Springmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Springmeyer 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Springmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 402 military records available for the last name Springmeyer. For the veterans among your Springmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Springmeyer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Springmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Springmeyer in 1958 was 67, and 88 in 2004.

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