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Spearey Family History

Spearey Surname Meaning

see Sperry.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Spearey family from?

You can see how Spearey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spearey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Spearey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Spearey families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Spearey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spearey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spearey 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 Spearey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Spearey. 100% of Spearey men worked as an Incapacitated and 78% of Spearey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    7%
  • Chocolate Packer
    7%

What Spearey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Spearey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spearey 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Spearey. 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 68 military records available for the last name Spearey. For the veterans among your Spearey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spearey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Spearey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Spearey in 1972 was 83, and 82 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spearey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spearey 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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