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Spragan Family History

Spragan 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: Pagan, Dragan, Sagan, Sprague, Bragan, Ragan, Spragins, Phagan

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Where is the Spragan family from?

You can see how Spragan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spragan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Spragan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Spragan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Spragan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Spragan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spragan 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 70 census records available for the last name Spragan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spragan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Spragan. 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 Spragan. For the veterans among your Spragan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spragan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Spragan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Spragan in 1981 was 59, and 43 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spragan 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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