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Sprecker Family History

Sprecker 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: Strecker, Specker, Sprecher, Stricker, Recker, Spraker, Secker

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Where is the Sprecker family from?

You can see how Sprecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprecker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sprecker family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sprecker's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Sprecker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sprecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sprecker. 27% of Sprecker men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Sprecker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sprecker were Carpenter and Practical Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Operator
    14%
  • School Teacher
    14%
  • Practical Nurse
    14%

What Sprecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sprecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprecker 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Sprecker. 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 207 military records available for the last name Sprecker. For the veterans among your Sprecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprecker lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sprecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sprecker in 1948 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprecker 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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