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Spries Family History

Spries 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: Spies, Pries, Spring, Fries, Priest, Spier, Ries, Prins, Serres

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Where is the Spries family from?

You can see how Spries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spries family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Spries families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Spries family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spries's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Spries families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spries 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 Spries ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spries. 50% of Spries men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Spries family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Spries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spries 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Spries. 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 42 military records available for the last name Spries. For the veterans among your Spries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spries lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Spries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spries in 1968 was 81, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spries

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spries 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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