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Sporry Family History

Sporry 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: Sperry, Spry, Porro, Perry, Sorby, Sherry, Scurry, Storrs, Porr

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Where is the Sporry family from?

You can see how Sporry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sporry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sporry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sporry family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sporry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sporry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sporry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sporry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sporry. 100% of Sporry men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Sporry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Sporry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sporry 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Sporry. 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 29 military records available for the last name Sporry. For the veterans among your Sporry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sporry lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1989, in the United States, Sporry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sporry in 1953 was 50, and 91 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sporry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sporry 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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