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Sproule Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Sproul .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sproull, Sprouls, Sprouse, Sprowl, Sproul, Prouse, Sprout, Sprowls

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Where is the Sproule family from?

You can see how Sproule families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sproule family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sproule families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 249 Sproule families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sproule's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sproule families in 1911.
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What did your Sproule ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sproule. 50% of Sproule men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Sproule women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sproule were Income and Student. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Income
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Income
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%
  • Student
    12%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Sproule. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sproule 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Sproule. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Sproule. For the veterans among your Sproule ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sproule lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sproule life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sproule in 1960 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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