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Speurr Family History

Speurr 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, Spurr, Speer, Steuer, Spear, Sparr, Spehar, Schurr, Speyer

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Where is the Speurr family from?

You can see how Speurr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speurr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Speurr families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Speurr families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Speurr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Speurr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speurr 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 10 census records available for the last name Speurr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speurr 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Speurr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Speurr. For the veterans among your Speurr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speurr lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Speurr 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 Speurr

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