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Spruill Family History

Spruill Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Sproul.

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


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Where is the Spruill family from?

You can see how Spruill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spruill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spruill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Spruill families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Spruill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spruill families in 1891.
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What did your Spruill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spruill. 29% of Spruill men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Spruill women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spruill were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Spruill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spruill 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Spruill. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Spruill. For the veterans among your Spruill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spruill lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Spruill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spruill in 1947 was 24, and 71 in 2004.

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