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Sparce Family History

Sparce 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: Spare, Space, Scarce, Spire, Spruce, Pace, Spence, Stare, Spack

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Where is the Sparce family from?

You can see how Sparce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparce family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sparce families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sparce family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sparce's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sparce families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sparce 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 49 census records available for the last name Sparce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparce 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sparce. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sparce. For the veterans among your Sparce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparce lifespan?

Average Sparce life expectancy in 1992 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sparce 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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