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Sportell Family History

Sportell 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: Shortell, Portell, Portella, Bortell, Mortell, Shortall, Sorrell

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Where is the Sportell family from?

You can see how Sportell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sportell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sportell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sportell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sportell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sportell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Sportell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sportell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sportell. 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 Sportell. For the veterans among your Sportell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sportell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Sportell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sportell in 1960 was 48, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sportell 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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