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Spyers Family History

Spyers Surname Meaning

see Spiers.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Spyers family from?

You can see how Spyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spyers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Spyers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Spyers families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Spyers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spyers families in 1891.
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What did your Spyers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spyers. 56% of Spyers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Independant
    23%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spyers 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Spyers. 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 186 military records available for the last name Spyers. For the veterans among your Spyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spyers lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Spyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Spyers in 1971 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spyers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spyers 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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