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Spruiel Family History

Spruiel 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: Spruiell, Spruill, Spruce, Strubel, Spruell, Spaniel, Suriel, Spring

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Where is the Spruiel family from?

You can see how Spruiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spruiel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Spruiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Spruiel families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Spruiel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spruiel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spruiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Spruiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spruiel. 38% of Spruiel men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Spruiel women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spruiel were Farming and Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Spruiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Spruiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spruiel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Spruiel. 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 101 military records available for the last name Spruiel. For the veterans among your Spruiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spruiel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Spruiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Spruiel in 1971 was 72, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spruiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spruiel 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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