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Sperley Family History

Sperley 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: Sherley, Perley, Sperle, Seeley, Berley, Speller, Everley, Pedley

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Where is the Sperley family from?

You can see how Sperley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sperley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sperley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sperley family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sperley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sperley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sperley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sperley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sperley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Sperley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sperley. 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 41 military records available for the last name Sperley. For the veterans among your Sperley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sperley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sperley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sperley in 1965 was 76, and 74 in 2002.

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