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Spragis Family History

Spragis Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Spragins, Spraggs, Stratis, Sprague, Sargis, Spraggins, Spriggs

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Where is the Spragis family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spragis 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 Spragis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spragis. 100% of Spragis men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Spragis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spragis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Spragis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Spragis. For the veterans among your Spragis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spragis lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Spragis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Spragis in 1980 was 83, and 67 in 2000.

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