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Sprain Family History

Sprain Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Spain, Torain, Plain, Spray, Spring, Frain, Swain, Spratt, Spaid

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Where is the Sprain family from?

You can see how Sprain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Sprain families living in Warwickshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sprain's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sprain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sprain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sprain. 54% of Sprain men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Sprain women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sprain were Miner and 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
    54%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sprain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprain 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Sprain. 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 314 military records available for the last name Sprain. For the veterans among your Sprain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprain lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sprain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sprain in 1958 was 52, and 92 in 2004.

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