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Sporl Family History

Sporl 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: Spoerl, Sporn, Sperl, Spors, Spor, Spore, Sport, Sol, Port, Pool

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Where is the Sporl family from?

You can see how Sporl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sporl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sporl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sporl family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sporl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sporl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sporl 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 Sporl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sporl. 100% of Sporl men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Sporl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Sporl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sporl 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Sporl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sporl. For the veterans among your Sporl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sporl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sporl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sporl in 1959 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sporl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sporl 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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