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Sprau Family History

Sprau Surname Meaning

German (Palatinate): variant of Sprauer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sprau family from?

You can see how Sprau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sprau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sprau families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sprau's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Sprau families in 1891.
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What did your Sprau ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sprau. 100% of Sprau women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sprau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sprau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprau 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Sprau. 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 376 military records available for the last name Sprau. For the veterans among your Sprau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sprau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sprau in 1963 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprau 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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