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Sperden Family History

Sperden 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: Spedden, Spoden, Sperber, Sterken, Sieren, Shedden, Speidel, Seiden

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Where is the Sperden family from?

You can see how Sperden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sperden family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Sperden family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sperden's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sperden families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Sperden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperden 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sperden. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sperden. For the veterans among your Sperden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sperden lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sperden 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sperden

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