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Spary Family History

Spary Surname Meaning

see Sperry and Sparry.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Spary family from?

You can see how Spary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spary families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Spary families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Spary's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Spary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Spary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer (under) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Spary. 43% of Spary men worked as a Coal Hewer (under) and 77% of Spary women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spary were Wheelwright Heavy Worker and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer (under)
    43%
  • Ivory Cutter
    29%
  • Wheelwright Heavy Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Spary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spary 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Spary. 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 227 military records available for the last name Spary. For the veterans among your Spary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spary lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Spary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Spary in 1996 was 83, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spary 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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