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Springsteen Family History

Springsteen Surname Meaning

Dutch: from springsteen a kind of stone used as a stepping stone in unpaved streets possibly applied as a nickname for a stonecutter.

This surname which could alternatively be of North German origin (see 2 below) is no longer found in the Netherlands.

Americanized form of North German Springstein a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Springsteen family from?

You can see how Springsteen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Springsteen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Springsteen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Springsteen families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Springsteen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Springsteen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Springsteen 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 Springsteen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Springsteen. 23% of Springsteen men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Springsteen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Springsteen 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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

What Springsteen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Springsteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Springsteen 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Springsteen. 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 Springsteen. For the veterans among your Springsteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Springsteen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Springsteen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Springsteen in 1949 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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