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Sparta Family History

Sparta Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from a place called Spartà in Messina province.

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


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You can see how Sparta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sparta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sparta families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sparta's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sparta families in 1911.
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What did your Sparta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sparta. 50% of Sparta men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sparta women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sparta were Shipper and Machine Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Cabinet Maker
    10%
  • Shipper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sparta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparta 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Sparta. 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 Sparta. For the veterans among your Sparta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparta lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sparta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sparta in 1948 was 31, and 90 in 2004.

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