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Sponholtz Family History

Sponholtz 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: Sponholz, Shanholtz, Seasholtz, Reinholtz, Scholtz, Sholtz, Schultz

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Where is the Sponholtz family from?

You can see how Sponholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponholtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sponholtz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Sponholtz families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sponholtz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sponholtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sponholtz 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 Sponholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sponholtz. 30% of Sponholtz men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Sponholtz women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Janitor
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sponholtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 803 census records available for the last name Sponholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponholtz 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Sponholtz. 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 120 military records available for the last name Sponholtz. For the veterans among your Sponholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponholtz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sponholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sponholtz in 1961 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sponholtz 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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