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Sprules Family History

Sprules Surname Meaning

variant of Sproul with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sprules family from?

You can see how Sprules families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprules family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sprules families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Sprules families living in Wiltshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Sprules's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Sprules families in 1891.
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What did your Sprules ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sprules. 31% of Sprules men worked as a Gardener and 89% of Sprules women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sprules were General Labourer and Retired.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    31%
  • Farm Carter
    24%
  • Farm Labourer
    16%
  • General Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • House Duties
    3%
  • Teacher Retired
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sprules. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprules 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Sprules. 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 214 military records available for the last name Sprules. For the veterans among your Sprules ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprules lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Sprules life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sprules in 1973 was 74, and 72 in 1989.

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