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Springston Family History

Springston Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Springsteen or its North German cognate Springstein.

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


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Where is the Springston family from?

You can see how Springston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Springston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Springston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Springston family living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Springston's in United Kingdom. Essex and 3 other counties had the highest population of Springston families in 1891.
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What did your Springston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Springston. 100% of Springston 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Springston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Springston 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Springston. 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 875 military records available for the last name Springston. For the veterans among your Springston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Springston lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Springston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Springston in 1950 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Springston 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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