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Spreg Family History

Spreg 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: Spreng, Spring, Spire, Spier, Speer, Speed, Spry, Streng, Spies

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Where is the Spreg family from?

You can see how Spreg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spreg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Spreg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Spreg family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Spreg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spreg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spreg 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 137 census records available for the last name Spreg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spreg 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 Spreg. 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 12 military records available for the last name Spreg. For the veterans among your Spreg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spreg lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spreg 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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