Sperr History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Sperr familyThe surname Sperr was first found in Devon where they held a family seat from very ancient times, as Lords of the manor of Spurway Barton. One of the first records of the name was Ricardo Greda de Spurwaye (c. 1270-1320) who held lands in the area and records show that a transfer of lands in Bears, a hamlet in Broadclyst parish, north-east of Exeter about that time. "Thurgarton Hall [in Norfolk] is the residence of W. D. Spurrell, Esq., whose family have occupied the mansion for several centuries." [1] "Slade, [Devon] with its fine hall, once the seat of the family of that name, has long been the residence of the Spurrells, and their descendants, the Podes." [2] Early History of the Sperr familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sperr research. Another 55 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1200 and 1542 are included under the topic Early Sperr History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sperr Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Spurway, Spurvey, Spurrvey, Spurways, Spurrier and others. Early Notables of the Sperr familyMore information is included under the topic Early Sperr Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Sperr Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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