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Spraggans Family History

Spraggans 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: Spraggins, Spragins, Spraggs, Ragans, Scroggins, Spriggs, Sprangers

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Where is the Spraggans family from?

You can see how Spraggans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spraggans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Spraggans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Spraggans family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Spraggans's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Spraggans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Spraggans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spraggans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Spraggans. 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 18 military records available for the last name Spraggans. For the veterans among your Spraggans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spraggans lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Spraggans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Spraggans in 1971 was 74, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spraggans 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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