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Spaur Family History

Spaur Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Spahr.

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


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Where is the Spaur family from?

You can see how Spaur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaur family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spaur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Spaur families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Spaur's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spaur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spaur 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 Spaur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spaur. 33% of Spaur men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Spaur women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spaur were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • House Work
    16%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spaur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaur 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Spaur. 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 930 military records available for the last name Spaur. For the veterans among your Spaur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spaur lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Spaur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Spaur in 1957 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spaur 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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