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Sparby Family History

Sparby Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Solør from the unexplained first element + Old Norse býr ‘farm’.

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


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Where is the Sparby family from?

You can see how Sparby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sparby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sparby families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sparby's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sparby families in 1911.
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What did your Sparby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sparby. 39% of Sparby men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sparby women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Rancher
    15%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sparby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparby 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Sparby. 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 82 military records available for the last name Sparby. For the veterans among your Sparby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparby lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sparby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sparby in 1944 was 24, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sparby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sparby 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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