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Sparey Family History

Sparey Surname Meaning

see Sperry. see Sparry.

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


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Where is the Sparey family from?

You can see how Sparey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sparey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Sparey families living in Wiltshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Sparey's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Sparey families in 1891.
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What did your Sparey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sparey. 25% of Sparey men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 78% of Sparey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sparey were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Farm Labourer
    19%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

What Sparey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sparey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparey 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Sparey. 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 227 military records available for the last name Sparey. For the veterans among your Sparey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Sparey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sparey in 1972 was 80, and 91 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sparey 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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