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Spora Family History

Spora 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: Skora, Sporn, Spera, Spors, Spor, Spore, Spira, Sport, Port, Mora

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Where is the Spora family from?

You can see how Spora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spora families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Spora families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spora's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Spora families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spora 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 492 census records available for the last name Spora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spora 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Spora. 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 64 military records available for the last name Spora. For the veterans among your Spora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spora lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Spora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spora in 1970 was 92, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spora 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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