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Sproules Family History

Sproules 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: Sproles, Sprouls, Sproule, Sprowles, Sproul, Sprowls, Soules, Sprouse

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Where is the Sproules family from?

You can see how Sproules families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproules family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sproules families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sproules families living in Hampshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sproules's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Sproules families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sproules 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 Sproules ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sproules. 60% of Sproules men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Plumber
    40%

What Sproules family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Sproules. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sproules 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sproules. 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 100 military records available for the last name Sproules. For the veterans among your Sproules ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sproules lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Sproules life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sproules in 1966 was 79, and 65 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sproules 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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