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Spurlock Family History

Spurlock Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): probably a post-medieval variant with prosthetic S- of Portlock a habitational name from Porlock (Somerset).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Spurlock family from?

You can see how Spurlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spurlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spurlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Spurlock families living in Somerset. This was about 40% of all the recorded Spurlock's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Spurlock families in 1891.
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What did your Spurlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spurlock. 80% of Spurlock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    20%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Spurlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spurlock 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 916 immigration records available for the last name Spurlock. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Spurlock. For the veterans among your Spurlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spurlock lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Spurlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Spurlock in 1944 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spurlock 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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