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Spooney Family History

Spooney 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: Spooner, Pooley, Looney, Spoon, Rooney, Cooney, Spinney, Mooney

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Where is the Spooney family from?

You can see how Spooney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spooney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Spooney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Spooney family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Spooney's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Spooney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spooney 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 204 census records available for the last name Spooney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spooney 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Spooney. 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 17 military records available for the last name Spooney. For the veterans among your Spooney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spooney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Spooney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Spooney in 1964 was 60, and 30 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spooney 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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