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Sproger Family History

Sproger 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: Prager, Springer, Spooner, Roger, Stromer, Spraker, Sparger, Spomer

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Where is the Sproger family from?

You can see how Sproger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sproger family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sproger's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Sproger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sproger 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 Sproger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sproger. 100% of Sproger women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Sproger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Sproger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sproger 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Sproger. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sproger. For the veterans among your Sproger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sproger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Sproger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sproger in 1973 was 81, and 7 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sproger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sproger 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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