This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sperrer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sperrer Family History

Sperrer 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, Speyrer, Sherrer, Sporrer, Speer, Speiser, Speller, Shearer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sperrer family from?

You can see how Sperrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sperrer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sperrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Sperrer families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sperrer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sperrer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sperrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Sperrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Sperrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperrer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sperrer

Passenger Lists

There are 61 immigration records available for the last name Sperrer. 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.

View all Sperrer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Sperrer. For the veterans among your Sperrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sperrer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sperrer family history

Discover More

What is the average Sperrer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Sperrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sperrer in 1967 was 66, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sperrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sperrer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sperrer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial