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Spregg Family History

Spregg 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: Sprigg, Spreng, Spragg, Spring, Streng, Pegg, Sprung, Sprang, Scragg

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Where is the Spregg family from?

You can see how Spregg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spregg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Spregg families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Spregg families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spregg's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Spregg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spregg 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 Spregg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spregg. 72% of Spregg 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
    72%
  • Silk Furse Partners
    29%

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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Spregg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spregg 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Spregg. 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 25 military records available for the last name Spregg. For the veterans among your Spregg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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