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Sporner Family History

Sporner 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, Sporer, Sporrer, Porter, Storer, Horner, Corner, Borner

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Where is the Sporner family from?

You can see how Sporner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sporner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sporner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sporner families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sporner's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sporner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sporner 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 Sporner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sporner. 100% of Sporner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sporner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Sporner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sporner 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sporner. 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 172 military records available for the last name Sporner. For the veterans among your Sporner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sporner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sporner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sporner in 1958 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sporner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sporner 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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