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Spearin Family History

Spearin Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Spearing.

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


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Where is the Spearin family from?

You can see how Spearin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spearin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spearin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Spearin families living in Middlesex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Spearin's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Spearin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spearin 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 Spearin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spearin. 21% of Spearin men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Spearin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spearin were Foreman and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Packer
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spearin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spearin 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Spearin. 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 368 military records available for the last name Spearin. For the veterans among your Spearin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spearin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Spearin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spearin in 1964 was 86, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spearin 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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