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Spoerl Family History

Spoerl Surname Meaning

South German (Spörl): nickname from a diminutive of Middle High German spar(e) ‘sparrow’.

Nickname for a poor lowly person from Middle High German spör ‘poor, meager, destitute’.

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


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Where is the Spoerl family from?

You can see how Spoerl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spoerl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Spoerl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Spoerl family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Spoerl's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Spoerl families in 1911.
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What did your Spoerl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spoerl. 15% of Spoerl men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Spoerl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spoerl were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spoerl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spoerl 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Spoerl. 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 418 military records available for the last name Spoerl. For the veterans among your Spoerl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spoerl lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Spoerl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Spoerl in 1952 was 22, and 86 in 2004.

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