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Spirey Family History

Spirey 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: Spire, Shirey, Spivey, Spires, Spier, Spry, Spies, Fairey, Sires

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Where is the Spirey family from?

You can see how Spirey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spirey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Spirey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Spirey families living in Alabama. This was about 40% of all the recorded Spirey's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Spirey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spirey 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 Spirey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spirey. 100% of Spirey 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%

What Spirey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spirey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spirey 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Spirey. 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 137 military records available for the last name Spirey. For the veterans among your Spirey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spirey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Spirey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Spirey in 1977 was 69, and 65 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spirey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spirey 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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