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Sprehn Family History

Sprehn 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: Sprehe, Spreen, Prehn, Spreng, Spahn, Siren, Rehn, Soren, Strehl

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Where is the Sprehn family from?

You can see how Sprehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprehn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sprehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sprehn families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sprehn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sprehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprehn 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 Sprehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sprehn. 50% of Sprehn men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Sprehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Sprehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprehn 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Sprehn. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sprehn. For the veterans among your Sprehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprehn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Sprehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sprehn in 1968 was 78, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sprehn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprehn 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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