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Spurdis Family History

Spurdis 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: Purvis, Sturgis, Purdin, Purdie, Spurlin, Spurgin, Paris, Curtis

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Spurdis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spurdis 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Spurdis. 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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There are 27 military records available for the last name Spurdis. For the veterans among your Spurdis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spurdis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Spurdis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Spurdis in 1955 was 41, and 66 in 2003.

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