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Sprattler Family History

Sprattler 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: Spittler, Sattler, Spratley, Rattler, Prater, Spittle, Pratte

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Where is the Sprattler family from?

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

What did your Sprattler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Sprattler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprattler 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sprattler. 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 141 military records available for the last name Sprattler. For the veterans among your Sprattler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprattler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sprattler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sprattler in 1965 was 69, and 68 in 2003.

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