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Spors Name Meaning

German: patronymic from Spohr .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Spor, Swords, Sport, Storms, Spores, Bors, Moors, Sloss, Sporn, Poss

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Where is the Spors family from?

You can see how Spors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spors family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Spors families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Spors families living in Nebraska. This was about 31% of all the recorded Spors's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Spors families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spors surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spors. 40% of Spors men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Press Hand
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spors 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Spors. 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 411 military records available for the last name Spors. For the veterans among your Spors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spors lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Spors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Spors in 1963 was 78, and 64 in 2004.

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