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Spohr Family History

Spohr Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a maker of spurs from Middle High German spor ‘spur’.

Topographic name from Middle High German spor ‘spoor track (of an animal)’.

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


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Where is the Spohr family from?

You can see how Spohr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spohr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spohr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Spohr families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Spohr's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Spohr families in 1891.
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What did your Spohr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spohr. 100% of Spohr 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Spohr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spohr 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Spohr. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Spohr. For the veterans among your Spohr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spohr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Spohr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Spohr in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spohr 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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