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Sproell Family History

Sproell 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: Proell, Spruell, Sproull, Spoerl, Proehl, Shroll, Sproul, Schoell

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Where is the Sproell family from?

You can see how Sproell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproell family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sproell family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sproell's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Sproell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sproell 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 12 census records available for the last name Sproell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sproell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sproell. 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 Sproell. For the veterans among your Sproell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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