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Sprafkin Family History

Sprafkin 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: Serafin, Spracklin, Sarafin, Spradlin, Spratlin, Sprain, Spain

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Where is the Sprafkin family from?

You can see how Sprafkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprafkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sprafkin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sprafkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sprafkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprafkin 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 47 census records available for the last name Sprafkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprafkin 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sprafkin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sprafkin. For the veterans among your Sprafkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprafkin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Sprafkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sprafkin in 1972 was 57, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprafkin 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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