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Sperr Family History

Sperr Name Meaning

South German: perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a jailer from Middle High German sperre ‘bolt clip’ sperren ‘to lock or shut’.

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


Similar surnames: Speer, Sparr, Serr, Spear, Sperl, Spurr, Sporer, Stern, Sporn, Spetz

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Where is the Sperr family from?

You can see how Sperr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sperr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sperr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Sperr families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sperr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sperr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sperr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sperr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sperr. 27% of Sperr men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sperr women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sperr were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sperr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperr 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Sperr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Sperr. For the veterans among your Sperr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sperr lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sperr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sperr in 1959 was 51, and 93 in 2004.

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