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Sperner Family History

Sperner 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: Spenner, Sperber, Sterner, Berner, Penner, Speer, Kerner, Lerner

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Where is the Sperner family from?

You can see how Sperner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sperner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sperner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sperner families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sperner's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sperner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sperner 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 233 census records available for the last name Sperner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperner 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Sperner. 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 35 military records available for the last name Sperner. For the veterans among your Sperner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sperner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Sperner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sperner in 1971 was 71, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sperner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sperner 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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