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Spragans Family History

Spragans 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: Spragins, Spraggins, Ragans, Spraggs, Pagan, Dragan, Sagan, Sprang

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Where is the Spragans family from?

You can see how Spragans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spragans family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Spragans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Spragans family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Spragans's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Spragans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spragans 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 31 census records available for the last name Spragans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spragans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Spragans. 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 7 military records available for the last name Spragans. For the veterans among your Spragans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spragans lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Spragans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Spragans in 1989 was 58, and 63 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spragans 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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