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Spreadbury Family History

Spreadbury Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Sprotbrough in Yorkshire. The placename derives from an Old English personal name Sprot(t)a or the Old English word sprota ‘sprout shoot twig’ + burh ‘fortress’ (dative case byrig).

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


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Where is the Spreadbury family from?

You can see how Spreadbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spreadbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spreadbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 130 Spreadbury families living in Hampshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Spreadbury's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Spreadbury families in 1891.
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What did your Spreadbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Spreadbury. 25% of Spreadbury men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Spreadbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spreadbury were Shirt Cutter and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Cowman
    10%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Shirt Cutter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Spreadbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spreadbury 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Spreadbury. 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 673 military records available for the last name Spreadbury. For the veterans among your Spreadbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spreadbury lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Spreadbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Spreadbury in 1964 was 38, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spreadbury 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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