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Sproest Family History

Sproest 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: Priest, Probst, Prost, Sprott, Sprout, Spross, Sproles, Sprouse

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Where is the Sproest family from?

You can see how Sproest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproest family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Sproest families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Sproest families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sproest's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Sproest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sproest 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 9 census records available for the last name Sproest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sproest 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sproest. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sproest. For the veterans among your Sproest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sproest lifespan?

Average Sproest life expectancy in 1977 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sproest 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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