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Spreu Family History

Spreu 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: Streu, Sprau, Spire, Spier, Speer, Speed, Spry, Spies, Sprout, Sires

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Where is the Spreu family from?

You can see how Spreu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spreu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spreu family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Spreu's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Spreu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spreu 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 14 census records available for the last name Spreu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spreu 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 Spreu. 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 16 military records available for the last name Spreu. For the veterans among your Spreu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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