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Spir Family History

Spir Surname Meaning

from Middle English spir(e) ‘stalk or stem of a plant especially one of a tall and slender growth’ (Old English spir)

perhaps a nickname for a tall or slender man.

Compare Spearing.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Spir family from?

You can see how Spir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spir family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Spir families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Spir families living in Yorkshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Spir's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Spir families in 1891.
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What did your Spir ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spir. 100% of Spir women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Spir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spir 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Spir. 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 47 military records available for the last name Spir. For the veterans among your Spir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spir lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spir 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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