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Sphen Family History

Sphen 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: Shen, Shan, Schenk, Chen, Spain, Spoden, Spier, Span, Speer, Schei

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Where is the Sphen family from?

You can see how Sphen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sphen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sphen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sphen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sphen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sphen 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 63 census records available for the last name Sphen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sphen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sphen. 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 Sphen. For the veterans among your Sphen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sphen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sphen 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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