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Spohnhauer Family History

Spohnhauer 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: Spanbauer, Steinhauer, Spooner, Eisenhauer, Pfotenhauer, Cronauer

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Where is the Spohnhauer family from?

You can see how Spohnhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spohnhauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spohnhauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Spohnhauer families living in Indiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Spohnhauer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Spohnhauer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Spohnhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spohnhauer 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 Spohnhauer. 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 20 military records available for the last name Spohnhauer. For the veterans among your Spohnhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spohnhauer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Spohnhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Spohnhauer in 1966 was 82, and 74 in 2001.

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