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Sponenberg Family History

Sponenberg 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: Kronenberg, Sonnenberg, Spongberg, Spangenberg, Stoneberg, Lowenberg

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Where is the Sponenberg family from?

You can see how Sponenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sponenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sponenberg families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sponenberg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sponenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sponenberg 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 Sponenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sponenberg. 48% of Sponenberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

What Sponenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Sponenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponenberg 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sponenberg. 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 139 military records available for the last name Sponenberg. For the veterans among your Sponenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponenberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sponenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sponenberg in 1964 was 78, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sponenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sponenberg 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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