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Sprowl Family History

Sprowl Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Sproul. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Sprowl family from?

You can see how Sprowl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprowl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprowl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sprowl families living in Durham. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sprowl's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Sprowl families in 1891.
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What did your Sprowl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sprowl. 21% of Sprowl men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Sprowl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sprowl were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housework
    16%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sprowl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprowl 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Sprowl. 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 Sprowl. For the veterans among your Sprowl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprowl lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Sprowl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sprowl in 1942 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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