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Sparlis Family History

Sparlis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sparlin, Paris, Sarris, Salis, Sallis, Sarkis, Pavlis, Sarles, Parlin

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Where is the Sparlis family from?

You can see how Sparlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparlis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sparlis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sparlis family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sparlis's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sparlis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sparlis 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 Sparlis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sparlis. 100% of Sparlis men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Sparlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparlis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sparlis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sparlis. For the veterans among your Sparlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparlis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1975, in the United States, Sparlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sparlis in 1964 was 73, and 58 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sparlis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sparlis 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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