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Sprainer Family History

Sprainer 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: Springer, Trainer, Spraker, Sprauer, Rainer, Spranger, Shriner

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Where is the Sprainer family from?

You can see how Sprainer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprainer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sprainer families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sprainer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sprainer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprainer 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 40 census records available for the last name Sprainer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprainer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sprainer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sprainer. For the veterans among your Sprainer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprainer lifespan?

Average Sprainer life expectancy in 1984 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sprainer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprainer 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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