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Sperger Family History

Sperger 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: Sperber, Sparger, Berger, Speer, Speiser, Seiger, Speller, Spenner

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Where is the Sperger family from?

You can see how Sperger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sperger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sperger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sperger families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sperger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sperger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sperger 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 Sperger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sperger. 38% of Sperger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sperger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sperger were Proprietor and Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Sperger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sperger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperger 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Sperger. 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 381 military records available for the last name Sperger. For the veterans among your Sperger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sperger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sperger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sperger in 1963 was 72, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sperger 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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