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Spors Family History

Spors Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Spohr.

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


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Where is the Spors family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spors. 40% of Spors men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Press Hand
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spors 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Spors. 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 411 military records available for the last name Spors. For the veterans among your Spors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spors lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Spors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Spors in 1963 was 78, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spors 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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