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Sproat Family History

Sproat Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sprott.

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


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Where is the Sproat family from?

You can see how Sproat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sproat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 110 Sproat families living in Northumberland. This was about 26% of all the recorded Sproat's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Sproat families in 1891.
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What did your Sproat 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 Sproat. 17% of Sproat men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Sproat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sproat were Incapacitated and Domestic Servant.

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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
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Lathe Hand
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Sproat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sproat 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sproat. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sproat. For the veterans among your Sproat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sproat lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sproat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sproat in 1953 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sproat 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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