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Spraley Family History

Spraley 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: Straley, Spratley, Spradley, Paley, Braley, Staley, Spraker, Sprauer

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Where is the Spraley family from?

You can see how Spraley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spraley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spraley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Spraley families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Spraley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Spraley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spraley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spraley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Spraley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Spraley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spraley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Spraley. 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 33 military records available for the last name Spraley. For the veterans among your Spraley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spraley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Spraley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Spraley in 1966 was 76, and 76 in 2003.

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