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Spingler Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Spindler similar to Spinler.

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


Similar surnames: Spangler, Spengler, Sigler, Swinger, Swingley, Spangle, Spindler

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Where is the Spingler family from?

You can see how Spingler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spingler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spingler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Spingler families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Spingler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Spingler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spingler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spingler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spingler. 28% of Spingler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Spingler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spingler were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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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
    28%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Seamstress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spingler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spingler 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Spingler. 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 396 military records available for the last name Spingler. For the veterans among your Spingler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spingler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Spingler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Spingler in 1963 was 85, and 69 in 2004.

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