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Sphoon Family History

Sphoon 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: Spoon, Schoon, Schoen, Schoor, Shoop, Shoun, Schorn, Spoor, Schoof

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Where is the Sphoon family from?

You can see how Sphoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sphoon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sphoon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sphoon family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sphoon's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sphoon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Sphoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sphoon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sphoon. 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 Sphoon. For the veterans among your Sphoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sphoon lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Sphoon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sphoon in 1979 was 87, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sphoon 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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