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Sprat Family History

Sprat Name Meaning

see Spratt and Sprott .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Spray, Spratt, Sproat, Sprau, Sarah, Span, Spry, Sabat, Sera, Sprott

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Where is the Sprat family from?

You can see how Sprat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sprat families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sprat's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sprat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sprat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Day Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sprat. 63% of Sprat men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sprat women worked as a Day Work. .

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Truck Driver
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Day Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sprat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprat 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Sprat. 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 92 military records available for the last name Sprat. For the veterans among your Sprat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprat lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Sprat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sprat in 1968 was 55, and 86 in 1991.

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