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Spitzner Family History

Spitzner Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from an agent noun based on Spitz ‘point’ (see Spitz).

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


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Where is the Spitzner family from?

You can see how Spitzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spitzner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spitzner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Spitzner families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Spitzner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Spitzner families in 1880.
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What did your Spitzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spitzner. 25% of Spitzner men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 56% of Spitzner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spitzner were Salesman and Restaurant.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Stationary Engineer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    56%
  • School Teacher
    23%
  • Restaurant
    23%

What Spitzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spitzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitzner 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Spitzner. 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 805 military records available for the last name Spitzner. For the veterans among your Spitzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitzner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Spitzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Spitzner in 1961 was 27, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spitzner 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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