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Spura Family History

Spura Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sura, Spurr, Spera, Skura, Spira, Mura, Serra, Spire, Puro, Spry

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Where is the Spura family from?

You can see how Spura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spura family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Spura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spura family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spura's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Spura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Spura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spura 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Spura. 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 23 military records available for the last name Spura. For the veterans among your Spura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spura lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Spura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Spura in 1976 was 77, and 97 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spura 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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