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Spigel Family History

Spigel Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Spiegel.

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


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Where is the Spigel family from?

You can see how Spigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spigel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spigel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Spigel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Spigel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spigel families in 1911.
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What did your Spigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Manufacturer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Spigel. 100% of Spigel men worked as a Manufacturer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Manufacturer
    100%

What Spigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spigel 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Spigel. 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 233 military records available for the last name Spigel. For the veterans among your Spigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spigel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Spigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Spigel in 1951 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spigel 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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