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Spanganberg Family History

Spanganberg 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: Spangenberg, Langenberg, Spongberg, Sandberg, Frankenberg, Spangler

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Where is the Spanganberg family from?

You can see how Spanganberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spanganberg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Spanganberg families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Spanganberg's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Spanganberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spanganberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Spanganberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spanganberg 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Spanganberg. 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 7 military records available for the last name Spanganberg. For the veterans among your Spanganberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spanganberg lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Spanganberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spanganberg in 1973 was 70, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spanganberg 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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