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Sporman Family History

Sporman 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: Norman, Gorman, Forman, Sturman, Dorman, Sloman, Polman, Orman

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Where is the Sporman family from?

You can see how Sporman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sporman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sporman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sporman families living in Derbyshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sporman's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Sporman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sporman 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 Sporman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laundress
    100%

What Sporman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Sporman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sporman 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Sporman. 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 170 military records available for the last name Sporman. For the veterans among your Sporman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sporman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sporman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sporman in 1963 was 63, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sporman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sporman 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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