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Spanberger Family History

Spanberger Name 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: Sornberger, Shenberger, Shamberger, Leinberger, Grauberger, Spanbauer

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Where is the Spanberger family from?

You can see how Spanberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spanberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Spanberger families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spanberger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spanberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spanberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spanberger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Spanberger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Spanberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spanberger 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Spanberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Spanberger. For the veterans among your Spanberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spanberger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Spanberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Spanberger in 1966 was 65, and 59 in 2004.

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