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Spitzley Family History

Spitzley Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Spitzler a cognate of Spitzner. The surname Spitzler is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Spitzley family from?

You can see how Spitzley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spitzley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Spitzley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Spitzley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Spitzley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spitzley families in 1891.
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What did your Spitzley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spitzley. 60% of Spitzley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Spitzley women worked as a Maid.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Spitzley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Spitzley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitzley 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Spitzley. 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 251 military records available for the last name Spitzley. For the veterans among your Spitzley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitzley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Spitzley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Spitzley in 1965 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spitzley 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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