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Sproatt Family History

Sproatt 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: Sprott, Spratt, Sproat, Sprout, Pratt, Sarratt, Spott, Strott, Seratt

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Where is the Sproatt family from?

You can see how Sproatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproatt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sproatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Sproatt families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sproatt's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Sproatt families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sproatt 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 Sproatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sproatt. 100% of Sproatt men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

What Sproatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Sproatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sproatt 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Sproatt. 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 105 military records available for the last name Sproatt. For the veterans among your Sproatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sproatt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Sproatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sproatt in 1971 was 83, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sproatt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sproatt 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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