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Spranklin Family History

Spranklin Surname Meaning

see Sprackling.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Spranklin family from?

You can see how Spranklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spranklin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Spranklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Spranklin families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Spranklin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spranklin families in 1891.
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What did your Spranklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spranklin. 100% of Spranklin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Spranklin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 939 census records available for the last name Spranklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spranklin 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Spranklin. 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 49 military records available for the last name Spranklin. For the veterans among your Spranklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spranklin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Spranklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Spranklin in 1970 was 87, and 69 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spranklin 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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