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Springborn Name Meaning

German: from Middle Low German sprinkborn ‘spring’ (born means ‘well’) hence a topographic name for someone who lived by a spring or a habitational name from any of several places called Springborn.

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


Similar surnames: Spring, Springer, Springman, Steinborn, Symington, Sprunger, Spingola

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Where is the Springborn family from?

You can see how Springborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Springborn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Springborn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Springborn families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Springborn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Springborn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Springborn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Springborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Springborn. 25% of Springborn men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Springborn women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Springborn were Machinist and Student Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Student Nurse
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Springborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Springborn 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Springborn. 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 739 military records available for the last name Springborn. For the veterans among your Springborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Springborn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Springborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Springborn in 1962 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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