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Spielberger Family History

Spielberger Surname Meaning

South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Spielberg (see Spielberg).

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


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Where is the Spielberger family from?

You can see how Spielberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spielberger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Spielberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Spielberger families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Spielberger's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Spielberger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spielberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Spielberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spielberger. 39% of Spielberger men worked as a Salesman and 45% of Spielberger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spielberger were Manufacturer and Cashier.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Manufacturer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Cashier
    23%

What Spielberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spielberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spielberger 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Spielberger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Spielberger. For the veterans among your Spielberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spielberger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Spielberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Spielberger in 1960 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spielberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spielberger 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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