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Splinter Family History

Splinter Surname Meaning

North German: from Low German splinter ‘splinter’; probably a metonymic occupational name for a woodworker.

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


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Where is the Splinter family from?

You can see how Splinter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Splinter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Splinter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Splinter families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Splinter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Splinter families in 1911.
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What did your Splinter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Splinter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Splinter 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Splinter. 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 739 military records available for the last name Splinter. For the veterans among your Splinter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Splinter lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Splinter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Splinter in 1957 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Splinter 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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