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Spoonhoward Family History

Spoonhoward 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: Southward, Spainhower, Howard, Spooner, Sponholz, Woodward, Spainhour

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Where is the Spoonhoward family from?

You can see how Spoonhoward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spoonhoward family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spoonhoward families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Spoonhoward families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Spoonhoward's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Spoonhoward families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spoonhoward 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 Spoonhoward ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spoonhoward. 100% of Spoonhoward men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Spoonhoward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spoonhoward 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Spoonhoward. 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 139 military records available for the last name Spoonhoward. For the veterans among your Spoonhoward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spoonhoward lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Spoonhoward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Spoonhoward in 1943 was 23, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spoonhoward 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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