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Spitzer Family History

Spitzer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Spitz the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. Jewish (Ashkenazic): possibly a derivative of Spitz.

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


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Where is the Spitzer family from?

You can see how Spitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spitzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spitzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Spitzer families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Spitzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spitzer families in 1891.
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What did your Spitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Spitzer. 67% of Spitzer men worked as a Private Means and 41% of Spitzer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spitzer were Cabinet Maker and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    67%
  • Cabinet Maker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    41%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%

What Spitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Spitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitzer 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Spitzer. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Spitzer. For the veterans among your Spitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitzer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Spitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Spitzer in 1950 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spitzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spitzer 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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