Spargo Family History

Spargo Surname Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from Higher and Lower Spargo in Mabe (Cornwall) named with Middle Cornish spern ‘thorns thorn trees’.

In this context, the name reflects the local geography and natural features of the area.

The combination of elements in the name points to specific landmarks that were significant to the community.

Understanding the etymology of such place names can provide insights into the history and culture of the region.

Additionally, it highlights the importance of natural elements in naming conventions in Cornwall.

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

Similar surnames: Parga, Parco, Spanton, Sparr, Sparby, Spiro, Scarfo, Sago, Sarno, Margo

23K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1K	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
17K	Census and Voter Lists
49K	Member Trees

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Where is the Spargo family from?

You can see how Spargo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spargo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spargo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 351 Spargo families living in Cornwall. This was about 63% of all the recorded Spargo's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Spargo families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spargo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Spargo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Spargo. 19% of Spargo men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Spargo women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spargo were Incapacitated and 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.

Farmer

19%

General labourer

19%

granite merchant

10%

Incapacitated

10%

Unpaid domestic duties

73%

Unpaid domestic

Housewife

Domestic duties

What Spargo family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 17K census records available for the last name Spargo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spargo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Spargo. 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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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Spargo. For the veterans among your Spargo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spargo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Spargo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Spargo in 1954 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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Spargo Surname Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from Higher and Lower Spargo in Mabe (Cornwall) named with Middle Cornish spern ‘thorns thorn trees’.

In this context, the name reflects the local geography and natural features of the area.

The combination of elements in the name points to specific landmarks that were significant to the community.

Understanding the etymology of such place names can provide insights into the history and culture of the region.

Additionally, it highlights the importance of natural elements in naming conventions in Cornwall.

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

Where is the Spargo family from?

What did your Spargo ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

19%

General labourer

19%

granite merchant

10%

Incapacitated

10%

Unpaid domestic duties

73%

Unpaid domestic

Housewife

Domestic duties

What Spargo family records will you find?

What is the average Spargo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Spargo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Spargo in 1954 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

Spargo Family History

Spargo Surname Meaning

94,000 record(s) for Spargo

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

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What is the average Spargo lifespan?

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Spargo Surname Meaning

94,000 record(s) for Spargo

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Where is the Spargo family from?

What did your Spargo ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Spargo family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Spargo family history

What is the average Spargo lifespan?

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