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Spenser Family History

Spenser Surname Meaning

English: variant of Spencer.

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


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Where is the Spenser family from?

You can see how Spenser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spenser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spenser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Spenser families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Spenser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spenser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spenser 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 Spenser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Spenser. 100% of Spenser men worked as a Farm 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farm Operator
    100%

What Spenser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Spenser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spenser 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Spenser. 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 890 military records available for the last name Spenser. For the veterans among your Spenser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spenser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Spenser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Spenser in 1963 was 86, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spenser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spenser 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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