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Sprigman Family History

Sprigman 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: Springman, Steigman, Spreeman, Seligman, Pigman, Spilman, Brigman

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Where is the Sprigman family from?

You can see how Sprigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprigman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprigman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sprigman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sprigman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sprigman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprigman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Sprigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprigman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sprigman. 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 65 military records available for the last name Sprigman. For the veterans among your Sprigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprigman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Sprigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sprigman in 1967 was 72, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprigman 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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