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Sportelly Family History

Sportelly 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: Portella, Shortell, Portell, Portelli, Stelly, Bortell, Sotello

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Where is the Sportelly family from?

You can see how Sportelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sportelly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sportelly family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sportelly's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Sportelly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sportelly 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 33 census records available for the last name Sportelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sportelly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sportelly. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sportelly. For the veterans among your Sportelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sportelly lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Sportelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sportelly in 1961 was 63, and 77 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sportelly 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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