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Sporrer Family History

Sporrer Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Sporer.

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


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Where is the Sporrer family from?

You can see how Sporrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sporrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sporrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sporrer family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sporrer's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sporrer families in 1911.
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What did your Sporrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sect were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sporrer. 20% of Sporrer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sporrer women worked as a Sect. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sporrer were Store Clerk and Nurse.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Store Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sect
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Sporrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sporrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sporrer 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Sporrer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sporrer. For the veterans among your Sporrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sporrer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sporrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sporrer in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sporrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sporrer 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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