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Sponder Family History

Sponder Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sponder family from?

You can see how Sponder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sponder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sponder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Sponder families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sponder's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sponder families in 1911.
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What did your Sponder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Elevator Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sponder. 28% of Sponder men worked as an Elevator Operator.

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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

  • Elevator Operator
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sponder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sponder 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Sponder. 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 148 military records available for the last name Sponder. For the veterans among your Sponder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sponder lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sponder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sponder in 1960 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sponder 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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