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Springs Family History

Springs Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Spring with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Springs family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Springs. 100% of Springs 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 15,000 census records available for the last name Springs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Springs 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 707 immigration records available for the last name Springs. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Springs. For the veterans among your Springs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Springs lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Springs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Springs in 1950 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Springs 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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