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Sphaler Family History

Sphaler 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: Shaler, Spiller, Speller, Schuler, Thaler, Scholer, Haler, Schaller

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Where is the Sphaler family from?

You can see how Sphaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sphaler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sphaler families living in Arkansas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sphaler's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Sphaler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sphaler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sphaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sphaler. 100% of Sphaler 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Sphaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sphaler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sphaler. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sphaler. For the veterans among your Sphaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sphaler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Sphaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sphaler in 1955 was 46, and 62 in 2002.

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