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Sproates Family History

Sproates Surname Meaning

variant of Sproat with post-medieval excrescent -s. See Sprott.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sproates family from?

You can see how Sproates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproates family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sproates families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Sproates families living in Durham. This was about 82% of all the recorded Sproates's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sproates families in 1891.
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What did your Sproates ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sproates. 94% of Sproates 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
    94%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%

What Sproates family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Sproates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sproates 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sproates. 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 62 military records available for the last name Sproates. For the veterans among your Sproates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sproates lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Sproates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sproates in 1974 was 72, and 46 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sproates 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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