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Sparrin Family History

Sparrin 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, Spain, Parkin, Starin, Sarris, Sartin, Sherrin, Parvin

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Where is the Sparrin family from?

You can see how Sparrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparrin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sparrin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sparrin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sparrin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sparrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Sparrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparrin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sparrin. 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 105 military records available for the last name Sparrin. For the veterans among your Sparrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparrin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Sparrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sparrin in 1966 was 65, and 78 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sparrin 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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