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Sprafke Family History

Sprafke Surname 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: Spraker, Sprankle, Speake, Sprague, Pranke, Shrake, Stracke, Spake

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Where is the Sprafke family from?

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

There are 75 census records available for the last name Sprafke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprafke 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Sprafke. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sprafke. For the veterans among your Sprafke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprafke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Sprafke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sprafke in 1956 was 46, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprafke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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