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Spencer Family History

Spencer Genealogy & Family Tree

Spencer is an English surname from Leicestershire, England, where the family held a seat. The first Spencer on record was Robert le Dispenser in the 11th Century. It comes from the Old French word despensier which means “butler” or “steward.” Roots for this name can also be found in Germany and in Hebrew. In recent years it is often used as a given name. The family motto is Dieu defend le droit which means “God defends the right.”

Other spellings include “Spence,” “Spens,” “Spenser,” and “Spensor.” Notable people with the surname include American Olympic athlete Bud Spencer (track and field), American actress Abigail Spencer (Cowboys & Aliens, This Means War, Oz the Great and Powerful), Australian actor Jesse Spencer (House M.D., Chicago Fire, Uptown Girls), and American actress Octavia Spencer (The Help, Fruitvale Station, Being John Malkovich). The first Spencer to come to America was Thomas Spencer in Virginia in 1623.

Spencer Birth Records
Spencer Death Records
  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Elijah Spencer -- --, 1774 August 30, 1843
  • George H. Spencer -- --, 1906   Kentucky
  • Shepherd Spencer -- --, 1770 October 10, 1853 South Carolina
  • Milton Reed Spencer -- --, 1905 January 11, 1908 Utah
  • Joseph Spencer -- --, 1792 March 0, 1867 Yorkshire
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