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Spohn Family History

Spohn Surname Meaning

German: variant of Spahn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Spohn family from?

You can see how Spohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spohn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Spohn families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Spohn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spohn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spohn 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 Spohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spohn. 22% of Spohn men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Spohn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spohn were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Manager
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%

What Spohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Spohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spohn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Spohn. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Spohn. For the veterans among your Spohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spohn lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Spohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spohn in 1951 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spohn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spohn 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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