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Spolar Family History

Spolar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian and Slovenian Špoljar: occupational name for a locksmith (in Croatian) or gunsmith (in Slovenian) from špoljar an archaic word of German origin (from Sporer ‘spurrier’; see Sporer).

In Slovenia the surname is also established in the form Špolar.

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


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Where is the Spolar family from?

You can see how Spolar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spolar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Spolar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Spolar families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Spolar's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Spolar families in 1911.
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What did your Spolar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spolar. 35% of Spolar men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Spolar women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spolar were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Coal Miner
    15%
  • Factory Worker
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    45%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Spolar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spolar 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Spolar. 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 189 military records available for the last name Spolar. For the veterans among your Spolar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spolar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Spolar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Spolar in 1961 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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