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Sponaugle Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Spannagel .

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


Similar surnames: Naugle, Nagle, Seagle, Sponseller, Slagle, Spingler, Eisnaugle

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Where is the Sponaugle family from?

You can see how Sponaugle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponaugle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sponaugle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Sponaugle families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Sponaugle's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sponaugle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sponaugle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sponaugle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sponaugle. 39% of Sponaugle men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Sponaugle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sponaugle were Truck Driver and New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sponaugle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponaugle 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Sponaugle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 672 military records available for the last name Sponaugle. For the veterans among your Sponaugle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponaugle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sponaugle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sponaugle in 1954 was 29, and 79 in 2004.

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