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Sparlin Family History

Sparlin Surname Meaning

South German (Spärlin): diminutive of Spar.

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


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Where is the Sparlin family from?

You can see how Sparlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sparlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sparlin families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sparlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sparlin families in 1891.
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What did your Sparlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sparlin. 100% of Sparlin 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sparlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparlin 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Sparlin. 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 369 military records available for the last name Sparlin. For the veterans among your Sparlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparlin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sparlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sparlin in 1948 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sparlin 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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