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Sperander Family History

Sperander 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: Sperandeo, Shelander, Selander, Spranger, Sprandel, Sperandio

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Where is the Sperander family from?

You can see how Sperander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sperander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sperander families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Sperander family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sperander's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sperander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sperander 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 Sperander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sperander. 100% of Sperander men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Sperander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Sperander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperander 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sperander. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sperander. For the veterans among your Sperander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sperander lifespan?

Average Sperander life expectancy in 1977 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sperander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sperander 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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