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Spraggs Family History

Spraggs Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Spragg with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Spraggs family from?

You can see how Spraggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spraggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spraggs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Spraggs families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Spraggs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spraggs families in 1891.
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What did your Spraggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Marble Mason and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Spraggs. 34% of Spraggs men worked as a Marble Mason and 72% of Spraggs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spraggs were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Marble Mason
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • General Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Domestic Worker
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Spraggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spraggs 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Spraggs. 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 520 military records available for the last name Spraggs. For the veterans among your Spraggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spraggs lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Spraggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Spraggs in 1959 was 33, and 82 in 2004.

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