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Sprol Family History

Sprol 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: Sproul, Sprowl, Sprow, Sol, April, Strom, Pool, Krol, Pol, Spry

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Where is the Sprol family from?

You can see how Sprol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprol family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sprol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Sprol family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sprol's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sprol families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprol 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 Sprol ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Contractor
    100%

What Sprol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Sprol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprol 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sprol. 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 Sprol. For the veterans among your Sprol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprol lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Sprol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sprol in 1978 was 91, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sprol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprol 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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