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Spratten Family History

Spratten 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: Stratton, Bratten, Pratte, Wratten, Slatten, Patten, Spratt, Platten

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Where is the Spratten family from?

You can see how Spratten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spratten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spratten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Spratten families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spratten's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Spratten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spratten 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 114 census records available for the last name Spratten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spratten 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Spratten. 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 9 military records available for the last name Spratten. For the veterans among your Spratten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spratten lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spratten 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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