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Sponheimer Family History

Sponheimer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Sponheim in Rhineland-Palatinate. Compare Spoonemore.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sponheimer family from?

You can see how Sponheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponheimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sponheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Sponheimer families living in London. This was about 79% of all the recorded Sponheimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sponheimer families in 1891.
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What did your Sponheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sponheimer. 100% of Sponheimer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Sponheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponheimer 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Sponheimer. 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 283 military records available for the last name Sponheimer. For the veterans among your Sponheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponheimer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sponheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sponheimer in 1960 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sponheimer 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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