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Spoores Family History

Spoores 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: Spores, Spooner, Soares, Spoor, Moores, Sporer, Sproles, Poore, Spors

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Where is the Spoores family from?

You can see how Spoores families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spoores family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Spoores families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Spoores families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Spoores's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Spoores families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Spoores. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spoores 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 immigration records available for the last name Spoores. 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 31 military records available for the last name Spoores. For the veterans among your Spoores ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spoores lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Spoores life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Spoores in 1968 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spoores 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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