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Sproesser Family History

Sproesser 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: Presser, Groesser, Roesser, Prosser, Speiser, Strasser, Roessel

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Where is the Sproesser family from?

You can see how Sproesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproesser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sproesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sproesser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Sproesser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sproesser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sproesser 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 Sproesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sproesser. 43% of Sproesser men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Sproesser women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Plumber
    43%
  • Bartender
    29%
  • Knitter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Sproesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Sproesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sproesser 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Sproesser. 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 396 military records available for the last name Sproesser. For the veterans among your Sproesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sproesser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sproesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sproesser in 1963 was 70, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sproesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sproesser 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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