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Spradlin Family History

Spradlin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Spratling.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Spradlin family from?

You can see how Spradlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spradlin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Spradlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Spradlin families living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spradlin's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Spradlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spradlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spradlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spradlin. 25% of Spradlin men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Spradlin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spradlin were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Miner
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Spradlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spradlin 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Spradlin. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Spradlin. For the veterans among your Spradlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spradlin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Spradlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Spradlin in 1948 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spradlin 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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