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Spofferd Family History

Spofferd 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: Spofford, Spafford, Soffer, Stoffer, Stoffers, Swofford, Stafford

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Where is the Spofferd family from?

You can see how Spofferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spofferd family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Spofferd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Spofferd family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Spofferd's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Spofferd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spofferd 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 53 census records available for the last name Spofferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spofferd 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Spofferd. 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 4 military records available for the last name Spofferd. For the veterans among your Spofferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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