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Spurgess Family History

Spurgess 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: Sturgess, Burgess, Surges, Spurgeon, Sturges, Furness, Surgeon

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Spurgess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spurgess 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Spurgess. 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 3 military records available for the last name Spurgess. For the veterans among your Spurgess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spurgess lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Spurgess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Spurgess in 1966 was 74, and 40 in 1991.

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