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Spores Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Spors .

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


Similar surnames: Sporrer, Spors, Ports, Spore, Shores, Sporer, Spates, Storms, Poles

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Where is the Spores family from?

You can see how Spores families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spores family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spores families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Spores families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Spores's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Spores families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spores surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spores ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spores. 100% of Spores 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spores. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spores 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Spores. 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 376 military records available for the last name Spores. For the veterans among your Spores ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spores lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Spores life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Spores in 1951 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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