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Sponn Family History

Sponn 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: Spoon, Spong, Sporn, Spann, Sonn, Spohn, Song, Son, Pong, Stone

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Where is the Sponn family from?

You can see how Sponn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sponn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Sponn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sponn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sponn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sponn 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 Sponn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sponn. 40% of Sponn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sponn women worked as a Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Farming
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Sponn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Sponn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponn 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sponn. 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 35 military records available for the last name Sponn. For the veterans among your Sponn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponn lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Sponn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sponn in 1973 was 60, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sponn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sponn 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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