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Spragg Family History

Spragg Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire): variant of Sprague.

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


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Where is the Spragg family from?

You can see how Spragg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spragg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spragg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 66 Spragg families living in New Brunswick. This was about 65% of all the recorded Spragg's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Spragg families in 1911.
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What did your Spragg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Spragg. 54% of Spragg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Spragg women worked as a Farmer.

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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
    54%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Spragg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spragg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Spragg. 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 Spragg. For the veterans among your Spragg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spragg lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Spragg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Spragg in 1949 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spragg 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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