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Sperb Family History

Sperb 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: Sperr, Spera, Sperl, Spero, Spire, Spier, Speer, Speed, Stern, Pero

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Where is the Sperb family from?

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

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

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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
    100%

What Sperb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Sperb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperb 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Sperb. 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 113 military records available for the last name Sperb. For the veterans among your Sperb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sperb lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sperb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sperb in 1966 was 75, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sperb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sperb 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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