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Spahr Family History

Spahr Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: nickname for someone thought to resemble a sparrow in some way.

Middle High German spar.

Compare Spaur.

North German: variant of Spaar.

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


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Where is the Spahr family from?

You can see how Spahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spahr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spahr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Spahr families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Spahr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Spahr families in 1840.
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What did your Spahr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spahr. 21% of Spahr men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Spahr women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spahr were Truck Driver 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
    21%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Spahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spahr 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Spahr. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Spahr. For the veterans among your Spahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spahr lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Spahr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Spahr in 1943 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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