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Spound Family History

Spound 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: Pound, Sund, Pond, Sprung, Spoon, Spong, Shoun, Pfund, Asplund, Sporn

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Where is the Spound family from?

You can see how Spound families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spound family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Spound families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Spound families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spound's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Spound families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spound 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 25 census records available for the last name Spound. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spound 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Spound. 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 12 military records available for the last name Spound. For the veterans among your Spound ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spound lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Spound life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Spound in 1981 was 91, and 103 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spound 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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