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Sprader Family History

Sprader 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: Spraker, Spader, Sprauer, Shrader, Srader, Strader, Prager, Rader

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Where is the Sprader family from?

You can see how Sprader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprader family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprader families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sprader family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sprader's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sprader families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprader surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sprader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sprader. 50% of Sprader men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Sprader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Sprader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprader 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sprader. 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 120 military records available for the last name Sprader. For the veterans among your Sprader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprader lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sprader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sprader in 1965 was 64, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sprader

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprader 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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