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Spraines Family History

Spraines 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: Raines, Staines, Spragins, Splaine, Springs, Sprain, Spring, Spain

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Where is the Spraines family from?

You can see how Spraines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spraines family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spraines family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spraines's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Spraines families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spraines 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 22 census records available for the last name Spraines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spraines 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Spraines. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Spraines. For the veterans among your Spraines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spraines lifespan?

Average Spraines life expectancy in 1985 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spraines 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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