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Sparrey Family History

Sparrey Surname Meaning

see Sperry and Sparry.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sparrey family from?

You can see how Sparrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Sparrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Sparrey families living in Worcestershire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sparrey's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Sparrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sparrey 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 Sparrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sparrey. 43% of Sparrey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 91% of Sparrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sparrey were Chauffeur and Unpaid House Duties.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    43%
  • House Painter
    29%
  • Chauffeur
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    10%

What Sparrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sparrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparrey 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Sparrey. 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 98 military records available for the last name Sparrey. For the veterans among your Sparrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparrey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Sparrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sparrey in 1970 was 70, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sparrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sparrey 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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