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Sporrey Family History

Sporrey 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: Sporrer, Surrey, Storey, Forrey, Shorey, Sporer, Sorey, Shorkey

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Where is the Sporrey family from?

You can see how Sporrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sporrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sporrey families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sporrey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sporrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sporrey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Sporrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sporrey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sporrey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sporrey. For the veterans among your Sporrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sporrey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Sporrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sporrey in 1972 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sporrey 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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