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Sprier Family History

Sprier 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: Spier, Prier, Speier, Shrier, Spring, Prior, Springer, Plier, Speer

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Where is the Sprier family from?

You can see how Sprier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sprier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Sprier families living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sprier's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sprier families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprier 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 Sprier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sprier. 50% of Sprier 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
    50%
  • Domestic Servant
    50%

What Sprier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Sprier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprier 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sprier. 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 38 military records available for the last name Sprier. For the veterans among your Sprier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprier lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1987, in the United States, Sprier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sprier in 1985 was 74, and 84 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sprier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprier 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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