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Sperrin Family History

Sperrin Surname Meaning

see Spearing. occasionally perhaps a variant of Perrin with a prosthetic S-.

Both names occur in Gloucs and Somerset but this may be pure coincidence.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sperrin family from?

You can see how Sperrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sperrin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sperrin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Sperrin families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sperrin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Sperrin families in 1891.
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What did your Sperrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sperrin. 45% of Sperrin men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Sperrin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sperrin were Aircraft Fitter and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    45%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Tailoress
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Sperrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sperrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperrin 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Sperrin. 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 126 military records available for the last name Sperrin. For the veterans among your Sperrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sperrin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Sperrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sperrin in 1966 was 77, and 76 in 1988.

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