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Spreng Family History

Spreng Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name from a dialect word Spreng ‘steep area’.

North German: habitational name from any of several places called Sprenge for example near Otterndorf and near Kiel.

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


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Where is the Spreng family from?

You can see how Spreng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spreng family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Spreng families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Spreng families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Spreng's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spreng families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spreng 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 Spreng ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spreng. 24% of Spreng men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Spreng women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spreng were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    24%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spreng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spreng 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Spreng. 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 971 military records available for the last name Spreng. For the veterans among your Spreng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spreng lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Spreng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spreng in 1961 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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