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Sproessig Family History

Sproessig 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: Spross, Haessig, Presser, Roessel, Laessig, Pressey, Roehrig, Reissig

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Where is the Sproessig family from?

You can see how Sproessig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproessig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sproessig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sproessig families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sproessig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sproessig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sproessig 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 Sproessig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sproessig. 50% of Sproessig men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Sproessig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Sproessig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sproessig 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sproessig. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sproessig. For the veterans among your Sproessig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sproessig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sproessig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sproessig in 1968 was 77, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sproessig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sproessig 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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