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Spores Family History

Spores Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Spors.

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


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Where is the Spores family from?

You can see how Spores families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spores family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spores families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Spores families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Spores's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Spores families in 1911.
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What did your Spores ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spores. 37% of Spores men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Spores family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spores. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spores 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Spores. 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 376 military records available for the last name Spores. For the veterans among your Spores ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spores lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Spores life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Spores in 1951 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spores

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spores 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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