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Sprang Family History

Sprang Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: related to Old High German spranc Dutch sprang ‘spring’ hence a topographic name for someone who lived by a spring or well.

Dutch (Van Sprang): habitational name from Sprang in North Brabant.

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


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Where is the Sprang family from?

You can see how Sprang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprang family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprang families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Sprang families living in Warwickshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sprang's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sprang families in 1891.
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What did your Sprang ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sprang. 100% of Sprang women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sprang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprang 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Sprang. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sprang. For the veterans among your Sprang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprang lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sprang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sprang in 1950 was 52, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprang 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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