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Sproul Family History

Sproul Surname Meaning

Scottish (Renfrewshire and Lanarkshire) and English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Sproul family from?

You can see how Sproul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sproul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Sproul families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Sproul's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sproul families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sproul 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 Sproul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Print Workers Labourer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sproul. 100% of Sproul men worked as a Print Workers Labourer (retired) and 89% of Sproul 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Print Workers Labourer (retired)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Sproul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Sproul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sproul 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Sproul. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Sproul. For the veterans among your Sproul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sproul lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Sproul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sproul in 1942 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sproul 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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