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Spro Family History

Spro 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: Spry, Spiro, Sgro, Spoo, Sprow, Spero, Pro, So, Strom, Sorbo

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Where is the Spro family from?

You can see how Spro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Spro families living in Iowa. This was about 88% of all the recorded Spro's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Spro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spro 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 Spro ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spro. 100% of Spro 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%

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Spro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spro 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Spro. 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 16 military records available for the last name Spro. For the veterans among your Spro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spro lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Spro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Spro in 1970 was 86, and 80 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spro 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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