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Spangenberg Family History

Spangenberg Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: habitational name from a place so called in the region of Nassau. Danish: ornamental.

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


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Where is the Spangenberg family from?

You can see how Spangenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spangenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spangenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Spangenberg families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Spangenberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spangenberg families in 1911.
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What did your Spangenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spangenberg. 13% of Spangenberg men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Spangenberg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spangenberg were Clerk 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
    13%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housewife
    21%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Spangenberg. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Spangenberg. For the veterans among your Spangenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spangenberg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Spangenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Spangenberg in 1953 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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