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Sprotte Family History

Sprotte 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, Surette, Pratte, Sprout, Spotts, Marotte, Spratt, Spott

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Where is the Sprotte family from?

You can see how Sprotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprotte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sprotte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sprotte families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sprotte's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Sprotte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprotte 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 Sprotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sprotte. 43% of Sprotte men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Butcher
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Sprotte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Sprotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprotte 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Sprotte. 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 600 military records available for the last name Sprotte. For the veterans among your Sprotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprotte lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Sprotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sprotte in 1953 was 54, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sprotte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprotte 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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