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Spomer Family History

Spomer Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Spamer possibly a topographic name from Spanemer (its older form) with the first element span ‘dampness’.

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


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Where is the Spomer family from?

You can see how Spomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spomer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spomer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Spomer families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Spomer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spomer families in 1911.
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What did your Spomer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spomer. 35% of Spomer men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Spomer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spomer were Fireman 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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Fireman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Spomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spomer 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Spomer. 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 355 military records available for the last name Spomer. For the veterans among your Spomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spomer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Spomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Spomer in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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