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Spurrer Family History

Spurrer 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: Spurrier, Sporrer, Purser, Sperber, Spuhler, Surrey, Sparger, Sturmer

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Where is the Spurrer family from?

You can see how Spurrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spurrer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spurrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Spurrer families living in Tennessee. This was about 58% of all the recorded Spurrer's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Spurrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spurrer 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 80 census records available for the last name Spurrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spurrer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Spurrer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Spurrer. For the veterans among your Spurrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spurrer lifespan?

Average Spurrer life expectancy in 1999 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spurrer 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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