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Springwater Family History

Springwater Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Springer, Drinkwater, Springmeyer, Bridgwater, Springle, Springman

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Where is the Springwater family from?

You can see how Springwater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Springwater family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Springwater families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Springwater families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Springwater's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Springwater families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Springwater 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 Springwater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Springwater. 38% of Springwater men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Springwater women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    38%
  • Farming
    38%
  • Owner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Springwater family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Springwater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Springwater 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Springwater. 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 154 military records available for the last name Springwater. For the veterans among your Springwater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Springwater lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Springwater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Springwater in 1971 was 82, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Springwater 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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