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Sproson Family History

Sproson Surname Meaning

see Sproston.

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


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Where is the Sproson family from?

You can see how Sproson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sproson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Sproson families living in Cheshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Sproson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sproson families in 1891.
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What did your Sproson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sproson. 20% of Sproson men worked as a Bricklayer and 85% of Sproson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sproson were Police Constable and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Corp Lab Cleansing Dept (retired)
    14%
  • Steel Erector Heavy Worker
    14%
  • Police Constable
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Sproson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sproson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sproson 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Sproson. 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 262 military records available for the last name Sproson. For the veterans among your Sproson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sproson lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Sproson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sproson in 1984 was 72, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sproson 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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