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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


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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.
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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Optometrist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 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 Lists

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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Draft Cards

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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sponsel 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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