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Speraw Family History

Speraw Name 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: Spera, Sera, Pera, Spear, Straw, Shera, Spehar, Sperr, Spray, Sperl

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Where is the Speraw family from?

You can see how Speraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Speraw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Speraw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Speraw families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 74% of all the recorded Speraw's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Speraw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Speraw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Speraw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Speraw. 23% of Speraw men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
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What Speraw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 913 census records available for the last name Speraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Speraw 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Speraw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 196 military records available for the last name Speraw. For the veterans among your Speraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Speraw lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Speraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Speraw in 1951 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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