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Sponiger Family History

Sponiger 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: Stonier, Spanier, Doniger, Swonger, Sonier, Songer, Sponsler

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Where is the Sponiger family from?

You can see how Sponiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponiger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sponiger families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sponiger's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Sponiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sponiger 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 6 census records available for the last name Sponiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponiger 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 Sponiger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sponiger. For the veterans among your Sponiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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