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Spitzmiller Family History

Spitzmiller Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Spitzmüller a distinguishing name with the first part a topographic term Spitz + Mueller.

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


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Where is the Spitzmiller family from?

You can see how Spitzmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spitzmiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spitzmiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Spitzmiller families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Spitzmiller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Spitzmiller families in 1880.
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What did your Spitzmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spitzmiller. 25% of Spitzmiller men worked as a Mechanic and 43% of Spitzmiller women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spitzmiller were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Labor
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spitzmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitzmiller 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Spitzmiller. 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 165 military records available for the last name Spitzmiller. For the veterans among your Spitzmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitzmiller lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Spitzmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Spitzmiller in 1951 was 42, and 74 in 2002.

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