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Sponsky Family History

Sponsky 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: Sponsel, Polsky, Slansky, Pinsky, Plonsky, Shinsky, Brodsky, Lansky

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Where is the Sponsky family from?

You can see how Sponsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sponsky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Sponsky families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sponsky's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sponsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sponsky 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 Sponsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sponsky. 60% of Sponsky men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Sponsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Sponsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponsky 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sponsky. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sponsky. For the veterans among your Sponsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Sponsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sponsky in 1962 was 46, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sponsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sponsky 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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