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Sproal Family History

Sproal 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, Sprowl, Sproat, Sprott, Sprout, Sprock, Shroll, Strohl, Spray

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Where is the Sproal family from?

You can see how Sproal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sproal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Sproal families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sproal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sproal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sproal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sproal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sproal. 50% of Sproal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sproal women worked as a Nurse. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sproal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sproal 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Sproal. 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 102 military records available for the last name Sproal. For the veterans among your Sproal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sproal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sproal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sproal in 1967 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

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