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Spor Name Meaning

South German: variant of Spohr .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Spar, Swor, Spors, Sutor, Schor, Speer, Spaur, Spirk, Spohr, Spore

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Where is the Spor family from?

You can see how Spor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Spor families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Spor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spor. 21% of Spor men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Spor women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spor were Manager and Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spor 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Spor. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Spor. For the veterans among your Spor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Spor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Spor in 1962 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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