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Spearm Family History

Spearm 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: Spear, Spears, Speare, Pear, Speer, Peart, Sears, Pearl, Spark

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Where is the Spearm family from?

You can see how Spearm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spearm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Spearm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Spearm families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Spearm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spearm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spearm 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 46 census records available for the last name Spearm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spearm 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Spearm. 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 Spearm. For the veterans among your Spearm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spearm lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Spearm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spearm in 1988 was 45, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spearm 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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