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Sprattley Family History

Sprattley 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: Spratley, Spradley, Spittle, Pratte, Spittler, Brantley, Shatley

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Where is the Sprattley family from?

You can see how Sprattley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprattley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sprattley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Sprattley families living in Utah. This was about 74% of all the recorded Sprattley's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Sprattley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprattley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sprattley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Sprattley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprattley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sprattley. 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 41 military records available for the last name Sprattley. For the veterans among your Sprattley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprattley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Sprattley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sprattley in 1974 was 50, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprattley 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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