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Sponburgh Family History

Sponburgh 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: Roxburgh, Stoneburg, Spongberg, Steenburgh, Vosburgh, Thornburgh

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Where is the Sponburgh family from?

You can see how Sponburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponburgh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sponburgh families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 5 Sponburgh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sponburgh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sponburgh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sponburgh 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 105 census records available for the last name Sponburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponburgh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sponburgh. 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 74 military records available for the last name Sponburgh. For the veterans among your Sponburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponburgh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sponburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sponburgh in 1959 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sponburgh 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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