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Sponagle Family History

Sponagle 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: Sponaugle, Spinale, Spangle, Monagle, Speagle, Springle, Swingle

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Where is the Sponagle family from?

You can see how Sponagle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponagle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sponagle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 55 Sponagle families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sponagle's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sponagle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sponagle 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 Sponagle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sponagle. 44% of Sponagle men worked as a Fisherman.

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    44%
  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sponagle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponagle 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Sponagle. 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 439 military records available for the last name Sponagle. For the veterans among your Sponagle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponagle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sponagle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sponagle in 1965 was 84, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sponagle 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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