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Springstead Family History

Springstead Surname Meaning

Possibly English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Springstead family from?

You can see how Springstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Springstead family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Springstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 74 Springstead families living in Ontario. This was about 97% of all the recorded Springstead's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Springstead families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Springstead 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 Springstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Springstead. 24% of Springstead men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Springstead women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Springstead were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Housework
    12%

What Springstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Springstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Springstead 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Springstead. 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 Springstead. For the veterans among your Springstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Springstead lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Springstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Springstead in 1956 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Springstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Springstead 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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