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Spraul Family History

Spraul 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: Sproul, Sprau, Paul, Saul, Schaul, Strahl, Sprout, Prall, Sprang

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Where is the Spraul family from?

You can see how Spraul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spraul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spraul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Spraul families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spraul's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Spraul families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spraul 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 Spraul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spraul. 21% of Spraul men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Spraul women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spraul were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spraul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spraul 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Spraul. 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 775 military records available for the last name Spraul. For the veterans among your Spraul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spraul lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Spraul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Spraul in 1959 was 32, and 67 in 2004.

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