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Spigel Family History

Spigel Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Spiegel.

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


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Where is the Spigel family from?

You can see how Spigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spigel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spigel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Spigel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Spigel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spigel families in 1891.
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What did your Spigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spigel. 24% of Spigel men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Spigel women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spigel were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Owner
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Assistant Manager
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Spigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spigel 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Spigel. 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 233 military records available for the last name Spigel. For the veterans among your Spigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spigel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Spigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Spigel in 1951 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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