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Sphar Family History

Sphar Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Soha, Sedar, Sopha, Schor, Spray, Schab, Saha, Mahar, Speer, Scharf

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Where is the Sphar family from?

You can see how Sphar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sphar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sphar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Sphar families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sphar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sphar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sphar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sphar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sphar. 32% of Sphar men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Sphar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sphar were Manager and Telephone Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Telephone Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sphar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sphar 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Sphar. 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 556 military records available for the last name Sphar. For the veterans among your Sphar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sphar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sphar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sphar in 1961 was 29, and 58 in 2004.

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