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Spirrison Family History

Spirrison 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: Spirito, Pierson, Marrison, Orrison, Larrison, Harrison, Morrison

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Where is the Spirrison family from?

You can see how Spirrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spirrison family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Spirrison families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Spirrison's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spirrison families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spirrison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spirrison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spirrison. 100% of Spirrison men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Spirrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spirrison 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 Spirrison. 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 7 military records available for the last name Spirrison. For the veterans among your Spirrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spirrison lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Spirrison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Spirrison in 1970 was 74, and 52 in 2003.

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