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Spurlark Family History

Spurlark 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: Spurlock, Scurlock, Spark, Spuhler, Sparhawk, Pullara, Spurr

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Where is the Spurlark family from?

You can see how Spurlark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spurlark family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spurlark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Spurlark families living in Virginia. This was about 81% of all the recorded Spurlark's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Spurlark families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spurlark 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 112 census records available for the last name Spurlark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spurlark 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Spurlark. 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 13 military records available for the last name Spurlark. For the veterans among your Spurlark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spurlark lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Spurlark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Spurlark in 1973 was 78, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spurlark 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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