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Sparnall Family History

Sparnall 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: Parnell, Darnall, Arnall, Yarnall, Carnell, Spinale, Darnell, Sandall

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Where is the Sparnall family from?

You can see how Sparnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparnall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sparnall families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sparnall family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Sparnall's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Sparnall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Sparnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparnall 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sparnall. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sparnall. For the veterans among your Sparnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparnall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Sparnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sparnall in 1966 was 72, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sparnall 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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