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Spohner Family History

Spohner 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: Spooner, Spohrer, Lohner, Spenner, Rohner, Poyner, Pohler, Bohner

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Where is the Spohner family from?

You can see how Spohner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spohner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spohner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Spohner families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Spohner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Spohner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spohner 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 83 census records available for the last name Spohner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spohner 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Spohner. 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 4 military records available for the last name Spohner. For the veterans among your Spohner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spohner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Spohner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Spohner in 1976 was 78, and 100 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spohner 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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