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Sprow Family History

Sprow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sprau.

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


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Where is the Sprow family from?

You can see how Sprow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Sprow families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sprow's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Sprow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprow 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 Sprow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sprow. 24% of Sprow men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Sprow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sprow were Labor and Servant.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Servant
    10%

What Sprow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sprow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprow 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Sprow. 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 770 military records available for the last name Sprow. For the veterans among your Sprow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprow lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sprow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sprow in 1953 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprow 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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