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Spragley Family History

Spragley 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: Spratley, Spradley, Sprague, Straley, Stradley, Speagle, Paley

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Where is the Spragley family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spragley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Spragley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spragley. 60% of Spragley men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Spragley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Spragley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spragley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Spragley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Spragley. For the veterans among your Spragley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spragley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Spragley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Spragley in 1964 was 69, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spragley 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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