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Spruston Family History

Spruston 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: Ruston, Preston, Scruton, Thruston, Strutton, Burston, Harston

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Where is the Spruston family from?

You can see how Spruston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spruston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Spruston family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Spruston's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Spruston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spruston 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 85 census records available for the last name Spruston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spruston 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Spruston. 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 Spruston. For the veterans among your Spruston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spruston lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Spruston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spruston in 1983 was 76, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spruston 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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