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Sponheimer Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Sponheim in Rhineland-Palatinate. Compare Spoonemore .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sontheimer, Sponseller, Manheimer, Reinheimer, Fronheiser, Bornheimer

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Where is the Sponheimer family from?

You can see how Sponheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponheimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sponheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sponheimer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sponheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sponheimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sponheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sponheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sponheimer. 50% of Sponheimer men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bartender
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
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Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Sponheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponheimer 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Sponheimer. 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 283 military records available for the last name Sponheimer. For the veterans among your Sponheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponheimer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sponheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sponheimer in 1960 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

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