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Sparley Family History

Sparley 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: Starley, Barley, Paley, Varley, Parsley, Harley, Marley, Stanley

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Where is the Sparley family from?

You can see how Sparley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sparley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sparley family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sparley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sparley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sparley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Sparley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparley 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sparley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sparley. For the veterans among your Sparley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Sparley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sparley in 1964 was 67, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sparley 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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