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Sparr Family History

Sparr Name Meaning

English: topographic name for someone who lived by an enclosure Middle English sparre. German: metonymic occupational name for a carpenter from Middle Low German spar ‘beam rafter’.

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


Similar surnames: Parr, Spark, Starr, Spurr, Sperr, Spahr, Spach, Spoor, Paar, Spare

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Where is the Sparr family from?

You can see how Sparr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sparr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Sparr families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sparr's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sparr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sparr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sparr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sparr. 23% of Sparr men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Sparr women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sparr were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Sparr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparr 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sparr. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Sparr. For the veterans among your Sparr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparr lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sparr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Sparr in 1960 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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