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Spons Family History

Spons 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: Spong, Pons, Sons, Spors, Spens, Song, Son, Pong, Stone, Span

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Where is the Spons family from?

You can see how Spons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spons family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Spons families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Spons family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Spons's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Spons families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spons 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 126 census records available for the last name Spons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spons 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Spons. 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 8 military records available for the last name Spons. For the veterans among your Spons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spons lifespan?

Average Spons life expectancy in 2002 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spons 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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