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Sprint Family History

Sprint 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: Spring, Spain, Saint, Sprott, Spina, Prins, Sprout, Sprung, Prinz

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Where is the Sprint family from?

You can see how Sprint families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprint family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprint families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Sprint families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sprint's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Sprint families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprint surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
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What did your Sprint ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sprint. 100% of Sprint women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sprint family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Sprint. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprint 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Sprint. 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 169 military records available for the last name Sprint. For the veterans among your Sprint ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprint lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Sprint life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sprint in 1962 was 70, and 57 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprint 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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