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Sponey Family History

Sponey 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: Stoney, Stone, Sidney, Spoden, Spooner, Looney, Slowey, Sone, Coney

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Where is the Sponey family from?

You can see how Sponey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sponey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Sponey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sponey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sponey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sponey 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 Sponey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sponey. 100% of Sponey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sponey women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sponey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Sponey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponey 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 Sponey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sponey. For the veterans among your Sponey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Sponey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sponey in 1965 was 54, and 64 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sponey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sponey 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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