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Spahlinger Family History

Spahlinger Surname 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: Salinger, Schlinger, Dahlinger, Springer, Slinger, Ohlinger, Selinger

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Where is the Spahlinger family from?

You can see how Spahlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spahlinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Spahlinger families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Spahlinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Spahlinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spahlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Spahlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spahlinger. 100% of Spahlinger men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

What Spahlinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Spahlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spahlinger 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Spahlinger. 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 52 military records available for the last name Spahlinger. For the veterans among your Spahlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spahlinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Spahlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Spahlinger in 1966 was 90, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spahlinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spahlinger 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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