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Spira Family History

Spira Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Spiro.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Spira family from?

You can see how Spira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spira family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Spira families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Spira's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spira families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spira 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 Spira ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student (economics) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Spira. 50% of Spira men worked as a Student (economics) and 70% of Spira women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spira were Cabinet Maker and Paid 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Student (economics)
    50%
  • Cabinet Maker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    30%

What Spira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Spira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spira 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Spira. 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 758 military records available for the last name Spira. For the veterans among your Spira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spira lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Spira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Spira in 1954 was 51, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spira 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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