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Sparham Family History

Sparham Surname Meaning

from Sparham (Norfolk) which is recorded as Sparham in 1086 and Sperham in 1196.

The place-name derives from Old English *spearr *spær ‘spar shaft rafter’ + hām ‘village homestead’.

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


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Where is the Sparham family from?

You can see how Sparham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sparham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Sparham families living in Derbyshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Sparham's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Sparham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sparham 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 Sparham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sparham. 34% of Sparham men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 85% of Sparham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sparham were Carpenter 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    34%
  • Licensed Victualler
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sparham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparham 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Sparham. 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 442 military records available for the last name Sparham. For the veterans among your Sparham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Sparham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sparham in 1964 was 80, and 91 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sparham 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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