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Sponemann Family History

Sponemann 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: Stoneman, Rosemann, Portmann, Schiemann, Ninnemann, Spreeman, Seemann

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Where is the Sponemann family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sponemann 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 Sponemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sponemann. 100% of Sponemann men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Sponemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponemann 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Sponemann. 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 29 military records available for the last name Sponemann. For the veterans among your Sponemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponemann lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Sponemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sponemann in 1975 was 57, and 91 in 2002.

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