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Sprinkles Family History

Sprinkles Surname Meaning

Altered form of Sprinkle a surname of North German (and possibly also of Dutch) origin.

With the addition of excrescent -s, a common feature of Americanized surnames.

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


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Where is the Sprinkles family from?

You can see how Sprinkles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprinkles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprinkles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sprinkles families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sprinkles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sprinkles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprinkles 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 Sprinkles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sprinkles. 46% of Sprinkles men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sprinkles women worked as a House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sprinkles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprinkles 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sprinkles. 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 446 military records available for the last name Sprinkles. For the veterans among your Sprinkles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprinkles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sprinkles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sprinkles in 1964 was 71, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sprinkles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprinkles 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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