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Sproull Family History

Sproull Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Sproul.

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


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Where is the Sproull family from?

You can see how Sproull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproull family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sproull families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Sproull families living in Durham. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sproull's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sproull families in 1891.
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What did your Sproull ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sproull. 100% of Sproull 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sproull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sproull 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Sproull. 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 Sproull. For the veterans among your Sproull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sproull lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sproull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sproull in 1963 was 78, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sproull 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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