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Sprage Family History

Sprage 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: Sprague, Spragg, Savage, Prager, Page, Schrage, Spruce, Sage, Sorge

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Where is the Sprage family from?

You can see how Sprage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprage family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Sprage families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sprage's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sprage families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprage 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 Sprage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sprage. 25% of Sprage men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Sprage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sprage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprage 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Sprage. 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 182 military records available for the last name Sprage. For the veterans among your Sprage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprage lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1983, in the United States, Sprage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sprage in 1981 was 89, and 79 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sprage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprage 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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