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Sponsler Family History

Sponsler Surname Meaning

Variant of Sponseller.

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


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Where is the Sponsler family from?

You can see how Sponsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponsler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sponsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Sponsler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sponsler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sponsler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sponsler 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 Sponsler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sponsler. 19% of Sponsler men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Sponsler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sponsler were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housework
    9%

What Sponsler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sponsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponsler 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Sponsler. 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 Sponsler. For the veterans among your Sponsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponsler lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sponsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sponsler in 1949 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sponsler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sponsler 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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