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Spannagel Family History

Spannagel Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German span-nagel ‘connecting bolt’ (that joined the front part of a wagon or plow with the back)

a metonymic occupational name for a nailsmith.

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


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Where is the Spannagel family from?

You can see how Spannagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spannagel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spannagel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Spannagel families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spannagel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Spannagel families in 1880.
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What did your Spannagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spannagel. 50% of Spannagel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Core Room
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spannagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spannagel 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Spannagel. 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 642 military records available for the last name Spannagel. For the veterans among your Spannagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spannagel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Spannagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Spannagel in 1963 was 87, and 90 in 2003.

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