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Spurlin Family Origin

Where is the Spurlin family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Spurlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spurlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spurlin families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Spurlin families living in Indiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Spurlin's in the USA. Indiana had the highest population of Spurlin families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spurlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Spurlin Family Occupations

    What did your Spurlin ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Spurlin family was Laborer. The most common Spurlin occupation in the USA was Farmer. 61% of Spurlin's were Farmers. Farmer, Farming and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Spurlin.

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    • Farmer

      61%

    • Farming

      8%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Laborer

      5%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Spurlin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Spurlin Historical Records

    What Spurlin family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Spurlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spurlin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Spurlin

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Spurlin. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Spurlin. For the veterans among your Spurlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    You've only scratched the surface of Spurlin family history.

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    Spurlin Life Expectancy

    What is the average Spurlin lifespan?

    Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Spurlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Spurlin in 1942 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spurlin

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spurlin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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