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Spragu Family History

Spragu 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, Sprau, Spragg, Sprigg, Sprang, Scragg, Spray, Spratt

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Where is the Spragu family from?

You can see how Spragu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spragu family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Spragu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Spragu family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Spragu's in USA. New York had the highest population of Spragu families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spragu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Spragu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spragu 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Spragu. 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 38 military records available for the last name Spragu. For the veterans among your Spragu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spragu lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Spragu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spragu in 1964 was 51, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spragu 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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