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Spurey Family History

Spurey 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: Spire, Pusey, Spry, Purdy, Prey, Scurry, Mourey, Sturdy, Shirey

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Where is the Spurey family from?

You can see how Spurey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spurey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Spurey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Spurey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spurey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spurey 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 48 census records available for the last name Spurey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spurey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Spurey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Spurey. For the veterans among your Spurey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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