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Spragues Family History

Spragues 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, Sprauer, Spragins, Spraggs, Prager, Strauss, Spraker

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Where is the Spragues family from?

You can see how Spragues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spragues family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Spragues families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Spragues family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spragues's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Spragues families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spragues 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 165 census records available for the last name Spragues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spragues 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Spragues. 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 15 military records available for the last name Spragues. For the veterans among your Spragues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spragues lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Spragues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Spragues in 1993 was 64, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spragues 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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