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Sprous Family History

Sprous 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: Sprout, Sproul, Spross, Sprouls, Sprouse, Prus, Sprott, Stroud

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Where is the Sprous family from?

You can see how Sprous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprous family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Sprous families living in Mississippi. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sprous's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Sprous families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprous 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 Sprous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sprous. 100% of Sprous men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Sprous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprous 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sprous. 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 60 military records available for the last name Sprous. For the veterans among your Sprous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprous lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sprous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sprous in 1967 was 27, and 87 in 2004.

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