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Sponagel Family History

Sponagel 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: Sponsel, Spannagel, Spinale, Singel, Sprengel, Pagel, Spong, Spiegel

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Where is the Sponagel family from?

You can see how Sponagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponagel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sponagel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sponagel families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sponagel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sponagel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Sponagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponagel 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Sponagel. 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 155 military records available for the last name Sponagel. For the veterans among your Sponagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponagel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Sponagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sponagel in 1971 was 65, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sponagel 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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