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Springston Family History

Springston Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Springsteen or its North German cognate Springstein.

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


Similar surnames: Springsteen, Livingston, Pfingston, Currington, Pfingsten, Kingston

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Where is the Springston family from?

You can see how Springston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Springston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Springston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Springston families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Springston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Springston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Springston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Springston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Springston. 38% of Springston men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Springston women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Springston were Clerk and School Teacher. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • School Teacher
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Springston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Springston 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Springston. 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 875 military records available for the last name Springston. For the veterans among your Springston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Springston lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Springston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Springston in 1950 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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