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Spiris Family History

Spiris 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: Spiros, Spires, Paris, Spire, Kairis, Spies, Sires, Spirito, Shirts

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Where is the Spiris family from?

You can see how Spiris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spiris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Spiris families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Spiris family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spiris's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Spiris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spiris 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 105 census records available for the last name Spiris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spiris 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Spiris. 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 33 military records available for the last name Spiris. For the veterans among your Spiris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spiris lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Spiris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Spiris in 1972 was 73, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spiris 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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