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Sporne Family History

Sporne Surname Meaning

from Old French esporon ‘spur’. Compare Spurr.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sporne family from?

You can see how Sporne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sporne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sporne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Sporne families living in Norfolk. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sporne's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sporne families in 1891.
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What did your Sporne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Game Keeper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sporne. 60% of Sporne men worked as a Game Keeper and 87% of Sporne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sporne were Farm Labourer Retired and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Game Keeper
    60%
  • Farm Labourer Retired
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Duties
    14%

What Sporne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sporne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sporne 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Sporne. 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 86 military records available for the last name Sporne. For the veterans among your Sporne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sporne lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Sporne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sporne in 1977 was 69, and 87 in 2000.

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