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Sprole Family History

Sprole 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: Sproles, Strole, Sproule, Spruce, Sprott, Strope, Sole, Spille

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Where is the Sprole family from?

You can see how Sprole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprole family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Sprole families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Sprole's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sprole families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprole 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 Sprole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sprole. 20% of Sprole men 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

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Fireman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Butcher
    20%

What Sprole family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sprole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprole 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Sprole. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sprole. For the veterans among your Sprole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprole lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sprole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sprole in 1958 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sprole

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprole 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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