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Sposa Family History

Sposa 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: Posa, Sosa, Rosa, Post, Pola, Kosa, Spina, Sola, Popa, Pisa

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Where is the Sposa family from?

You can see how Sposa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sposa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sposa families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sposa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sposa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sposa 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 Sposa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sposa. 50% of Sposa men worked as an Agent.

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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

  • Agent
    50%
  • Plumber
    50%

What Sposa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Sposa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sposa 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 Sposa. 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 44 military records available for the last name Sposa. For the veterans among your Sposa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sposa lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Sposa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sposa in 1973 was 62, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sposa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sposa 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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