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Spengeman Family History

Spengeman 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: Engeman, Stegeman, Senseman, Sheneman, Speckman, Springman, Hegeman

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Where is the Spengeman family from?

You can see how Spengeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spengeman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spengeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 46 Spengeman families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Spengeman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Spengeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spengeman 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 Spengeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Private Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spengeman. 34% of Spengeman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Spengeman women worked as a Private Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spengeman were Foreman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Dentist
    23%
  • Foreman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Private Secretary
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Spengeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Spengeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spengeman 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Spengeman. 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 93 military records available for the last name Spengeman. For the veterans among your Spengeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spengeman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Spengeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Spengeman in 1955 was 67, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spengeman 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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