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Sproete Family History

Sproete 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, Sprout, Prete, Sprehe, Stroede, Sprouse, Sproat, Sproule

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Where is the Sproete family from?

You can see how Sproete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproete family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sproete family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sproete's in USA. California had the highest population of Sproete families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sproete 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 Sproete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sproete 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sproete. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sproete. For the veterans among your Sproete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sproete lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Sproete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sproete in 1966 was 59, and 84 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sproete 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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