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Sprei Family History

Sprei 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: Spire, Spier, Speer, Schei, Speed, Sari, Pei, Spry, Suri, Preis

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Where is the Sprei family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprei 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 Sprei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sprei. 100% of Sprei men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sprei women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Sprei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprei 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Sprei. 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 38 military records available for the last name Sprei. For the veterans among your Sprei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprei lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sprei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sprei in 1965 was 69, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprei 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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