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Spruhn Family History

Spruhn 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: Spruce, Sprung, Pruyn, Spahn, Sprehe, Spreen, Prehn, Bruhn, Gruhn

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Where is the Spruhn family from?

You can see how Spruhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spruhn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Spruhn families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Spruhn's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Spruhn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spruhn 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 15 census records available for the last name Spruhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spruhn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Spruhn. 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 Spruhn. For the veterans among your Spruhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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