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Sprager Family History

Sprager 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: Prager, Spraker, Sprauer, Spranger, Shrager, Springer, Pranger

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Where is the Sprager family from?

You can see how Sprager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprager family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sprager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Sprager families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 85% of all the recorded Sprager's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sprager families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprager 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 Sprager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sprager. 100% of Sprager men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Sprager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Sprager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprager 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Sprager. 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 35 military records available for the last name Sprager. For the veterans among your Sprager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprager lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Sprager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sprager in 1967 was 71, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprager 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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