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Spore Family History

Spore Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): variant of Spurr.

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


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Where is the Spore family from?

You can see how Spore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Spore families living in Suffolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Spore's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Spore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spore 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 Spore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spore. 76% of Spore 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
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Finisher In Knit Wear Factory
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Spore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spore 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Spore. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Spore. For the veterans among your Spore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spore lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Spore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Spore in 1944 was 32, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spore 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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