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Sprackling Family History

Sprackling Surname Meaning

From the early Middle English personal name Sprakeling,

Old English Spracaling,

possibly an anglicization of the Old Scandinavian nickname Sprakaleggr

(literally ‘creaking leg’).

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


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Where is the Sprackling family from?

You can see how Sprackling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprackling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sprackling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Sprackling families living in Dorset. This was about 37% of all the recorded Sprackling's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Sprackling families in 1891.
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What did your Sprackling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farm Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sprackling. 25% of Sprackling men worked as a Dairy Farm Farm Labourer and 81% of Sprackling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sprackling were Gardener and Assistant Sub Post Office.

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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

  • Dairy Farm Farm Labourer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Mason Retired
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Assistant Sub Post Office
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sprackling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprackling 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Sprackling. 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 192 military records available for the last name Sprackling. For the veterans among your Sprackling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprackling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sprackling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sprackling in 1963 was 72, and 92 in 2002.

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