Sponsel Family History

Sponsel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Spannseil a metonymic occupational name for a rope maker from Middle High German spān ‘wood chip’ or spannen ‘to pull tighten’.

It is derived from the word seil ‘rope’.

This name reflects the profession of individuals who specialized in making ropes.

The term highlights the connection between the physical materials used and the craft of rope making.

Overall, it showcases the linguistic roots tied to German culture and occupation.

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

Similar surnames: Spindel, Sensel, Sponseller, Sporer, Spinner, Sinsel, Sobel, Stoppel, Sapone, Poppel

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
848	Military Records
236	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Sponsel family from?

You can see how Sponsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponsel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sponsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sponsel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sponsel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sponsel families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sponsel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Sponsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sponsel. 46% of Sponsel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sponsel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sponsel were Optometrist and Seamstress.

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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.

Farmer

46%

Salesman

10%

Truck driver

Optometrist

Clerk

34%

Secretary

23%

Labor

23%

Seamstress

23%

What Sponsel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Sponsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponsel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 236 immigration records available for the last name Sponsel. 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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Military Records

There are 848 military records available for the last name Sponsel. For the veterans among your Sponsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponsel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sponsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sponsel in 1951 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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Sponsel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Spannseil a metonymic occupational name for a rope maker from Middle High German spān ‘wood chip’ or spannen ‘to pull tighten’.

It is derived from the word seil ‘rope’.

This name reflects the profession of individuals who specialized in making ropes.

The term highlights the connection between the physical materials used and the craft of rope making.

Overall, it showcases the linguistic roots tied to German culture and occupation.

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

Where is the Sponsel family from?

What did your Sponsel ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

46%

Salesman

10%

Truck driver

Optometrist

Clerk

34%

Secretary

23%

Labor

23%

Seamstress

23%

What Sponsel family records will you find?

What is the average Sponsel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sponsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sponsel in 1951 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

Sponsel Family History

Sponsel Surname Meaning

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Sponsel family records will you find?

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What is the average Sponsel lifespan?

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Sponsel Surname Meaning

7,000 record(s) for Sponsel

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Where is the Sponsel family from?

What did your Sponsel ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Sponsel family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Sponsel family history

What is the average Sponsel lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sponsel family tree

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