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Spruitt Family History

Spruitt 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: Pruitt, Strutt, Sprott, Splitt, Spratt, Suitt, Prueitt, Pruiett

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Where is the Spruitt family from?

You can see how Spruitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spruitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spruitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Spruitt families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Spruitt's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Spruitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spruitt 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 54 census records available for the last name Spruitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spruitt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Spruitt. 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 14 military records available for the last name Spruitt. For the veterans among your Spruitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spruitt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Spruitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Spruitt in 1969 was 49, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spruitt 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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