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Stinespring Family History

Stinespring Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Steinspring probably a topographic name from Steinspreng for someone who lived near a steep rocky slope.

This name is derived from the word Stein, meaning ‘stone’, which highlights the geological feature of the area.

Additionally, the South German term spreng translates to ‘steep slope’, further emphasizing the topographic significance.

Together, these elements convey the natural environment where individuals with this surname may have resided.

Overall, the name Steinspring reflects a connection to the landscape and the characteristics of the region in which it originates.

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


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You can see how Stinespring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stinespring family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Stinespring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Stinespring families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Stinespring's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Stinespring families in 1840.
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What did your Stinespring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stinespring. 35% of Stinespring men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Mechanic
    10%

What Stinespring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Stinespring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stinespring 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Stinespring. 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 255 military records available for the last name Stinespring. For the veterans among your Stinespring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stinespring lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Stinespring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stinespring in 1945 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

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