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Sportel Family History

Sportel 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: Porter, Postel, Porten, Portal, Porte, Shortell, Shorter, Sorter

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Where is the Sportel family from?

You can see how Sportel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sportel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sportel families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sportel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sportel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sportel 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 Sportel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Celery Grower was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sportel. 38% of Sportel men worked as a Celery Grower.

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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

  • Celery Grower
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Sportel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Sportel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sportel 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sportel. 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 32 military records available for the last name Sportel. For the veterans among your Sportel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sportel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sportel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sportel in 1960 was 65, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sportel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sportel 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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