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Sprightly Family History

Sprightly 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: Golightly, Knightly, Speight, Upright, Epright, Spight, Speights

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Where is the Sprightly family from?

You can see how Sprightly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprightly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Sprightly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Sprightly family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sprightly's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Sprightly families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprightly 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 93 census records available for the last name Sprightly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprightly 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sprightly. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sprightly. For the veterans among your Sprightly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprightly lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Sprightly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sprightly in 1989 was 80, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprightly 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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