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Spargur Family History

Spargur Surname Meaning

Variant of Sparger 1 a surname of (ultimately) Swiss German origin.

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


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Where is the Spargur family from?

You can see how Spargur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spargur family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spargur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Spargur family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Spargur's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Spargur families in 1891.
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What did your Spargur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spargur. 20% of Spargur men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Spargur women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spargur were Manager and Cook.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

What Spargur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spargur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spargur 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Spargur. 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 398 military records available for the last name Spargur. For the veterans among your Spargur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spargur lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Spargur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Spargur in 1955 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spargur 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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