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Sparagna Family History

Sparagna Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Spagna, Sparano, Arana, Sparacio, Scardina, Lamagna, Sardina, Sprang

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Where is the Sparagna family from?

You can see how Sparagna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparagna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sparagna families living in Wisconsin. This was about 23% of all the recorded Sparagna's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sparagna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sparagna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sparagna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sparagna. 50% of Sparagna men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sparagna women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sparagna were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Plumber
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Sparagna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Sparagna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparagna 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Sparagna. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Sparagna. For the veterans among your Sparagna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparagna lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sparagna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sparagna in 1964 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sparagna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sparagna 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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