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Spreat Family History

Spreat 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: Sproat, Streat, Street, Sprott, Great, Syrett, Sprout, Streit, Spear

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Where is the Spreat family from?

You can see how Spreat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spreat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Spreat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Spreat families living in Devon. This was about 45% of all the recorded Spreat's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Spreat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spreat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Spreat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spreat. 50% of Spreat 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
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

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Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Spreat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spreat 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Spreat. 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 32 military records available for the last name Spreat. For the veterans among your Spreat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spreat lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Spreat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Spreat in 1978 was 88, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spreat 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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