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Spraguer Family History

Spraguer 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: Sprague, Sprauer, Prager, Spraker, Sarauer, Spranger, Shrager

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Where is the Spraguer family from?

You can see how Spraguer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spraguer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spraguer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Spraguer family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Spraguer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Spraguer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spraguer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Spraguer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Spraguer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spraguer 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 Spraguer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Spraguer. For the veterans among your Spraguer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spraguer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Spraguer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Spraguer in 1973 was 56, and 61 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spraguer 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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