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Sponhour Family History

Sponhour 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: Sponholz, Spainhour, Spohr, Spoor, Bonjour, Sochor, Montour, Monsour

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Where is the Sponhour family from?

You can see how Sponhour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponhour family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sponhour families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sponhour family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sponhour's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sponhour families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sponhour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Sponhour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponhour 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sponhour. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sponhour. For the veterans among your Sponhour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponhour lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Sponhour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sponhour in 1977 was 70, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sponhour 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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