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Spanburg Family History

Spanburg 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: Shamburg, Swanberg, Sandburg, Seaburg, Stanbury, Sanburn, Walburg

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Where is the Spanburg family from?

You can see how Spanburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spanburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spanburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Spanburg families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Spanburg's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Spanburg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Spanburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spanburg 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Spanburg. 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 40 military records available for the last name Spanburg. For the veterans among your Spanburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spanburg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Spanburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Spanburg in 1971 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spanburg 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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