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Sporn Name Meaning

German: possibly from Middle High German sporn ‘to spur’; of uncertain application. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name from German Sporn ‘spur’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Horn, Stern, Thorn, Spark, Port, Spoon, Sporer, Schorn, Sperr, Spott

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Sporn Family Origin

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Sporn Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    33%

  • Tailor

    33%

  • Dress Maker

    17%

  • Laborer

    17%

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Sporn family was Laborer. The most common Sporn occupation in the USA was Farmer. 33% of Sporn's were Farmers. Farmer, Tailor and Dress Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Sporn.

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Sporn Historical Records

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Sporn Life Expectancy

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United States

Between 1957 and 2004, Sporn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sporn in 1957 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sporn

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