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Sprigel Family History

Sprigel 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: Speigel, Spigel, Springer, Sprengel, Spiegel, Sprigg, Striegel

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Where is the Sprigel family from?

You can see how Sprigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprigel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprigel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sprigel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sprigel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sprigel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprigel 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 Sprigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sprigel. 60% of Sprigel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sprigel women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sprigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Sprigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprigel 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Sprigel. 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 Sprigel. For the veterans among your Sprigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprigel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Sprigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Sprigel in 1965 was 87, and 60 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sprigel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprigel 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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