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Spengler Family History

Spengler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Spangler.

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


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Where is the Spengler family from?

You can see how Spengler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spengler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spengler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Spengler families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Spengler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spengler families in 1891.
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What did your Spengler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spengler. 100% of Spengler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Spengler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spengler 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Spengler. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Spengler. For the veterans among your Spengler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spengler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Spengler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1959. The average life expectancy for Spengler in 1944 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spengler 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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