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Spiegler Family History

Spiegler Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a maker or seller of mirrors from Middle High German spiegel German Spiegel ‘mirror’ + the agent suffix -er.

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


Similar surnames: Spieler, Spiegel, Spindler, Ziegler, Stiegler, Kriegler, Spiller

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Where is the Spiegler family from?

You can see how Spiegler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spiegler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spiegler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Spiegler families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Spiegler's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Spiegler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spiegler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spiegler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spiegler. 100% of Spiegler women worked as a Domestic Servant. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spiegler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spiegler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Spiegler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 816 military records available for the last name Spiegler. For the veterans among your Spiegler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spiegler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Spiegler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Spiegler in 1954 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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