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Spronley Family History

Spronley 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, Sproles, Sproule, Spradley, Sprowles, Pooley, Springer

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Where is the Spronley family from?

You can see how Spronley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spronley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Spronley families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Spronley family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Spronley's in USA. California had the highest population of Spronley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spronley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Spronley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Spronley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spronley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Spronley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Spronley. For the veterans among your Spronley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spronley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Spronley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Spronley in 1974 was 89, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spronley 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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