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Spuhr Family History

Spuhr 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: Suhr, Spohr, Spurr, Stuhr, Spahr, Puhr, Spier, Speer, Uhr, Stahr

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Where is the Spuhr family from?

You can see how Spuhr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spuhr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spuhr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Spuhr families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Spuhr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spuhr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spuhr 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 157 census records available for the last name Spuhr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spuhr 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Spuhr. 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 20 military records available for the last name Spuhr. For the veterans among your Spuhr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spuhr lifespan?

Average Spuhr life expectancy in 1966 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spuhr 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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