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Spanur Family History

Spanur 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: Spaur, Span, Spanos, Spanier, Spanel, Saur, Sparr, Spader, Schnur

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Where is the Spanur family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spanur 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 Spanur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spanur. 100% of Spanur women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Spanur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spanur 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Spanur. 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 11 military records available for the last name Spanur. For the veterans among your Spanur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spanur lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Spanur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spanur in 1973 was 79, and 85 in 2001.

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