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Sproles Family History

Sproles Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of English Sprules unexplained.

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


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Where is the Sproles family from?

You can see how Sproles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sproles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Sproles families living in Wiltshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sproles's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Sproles families in 1891.
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What did your Sproles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sproles. 22% of Sproles men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Sproles women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sproles were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • House Keeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 196 immigration records available for the last name Sproles. 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 Sproles. For the veterans among your Sproles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sproles lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sproles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sproles in 1946 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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