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Sponhem Family History

Sponhem 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: Sponsel, Stone, Ponce, Spoden, Spooner, Poche, Spence, Sconce

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Sponhem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponhem 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 Sponhem. 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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There are 26 military records available for the last name Sponhem. For the veterans among your Sponhem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponhem lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Sponhem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sponhem in 1974 was 68, and 89 in 2002.

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