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Spranaitis Family History

Spranaitis 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: Arvanitis, Stamatis, Stratis, Sarantos, Moraitis, Jonaitis, Petraitis

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Where is the Spranaitis family from?

You can see how Spranaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spranaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spranaitis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spranaitis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Spranaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spranaitis 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 34 census records available for the last name Spranaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spranaitis 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 Spranaitis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Spranaitis. For the veterans among your Spranaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spranaitis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Spranaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Spranaitis in 1966 was 82, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spranaitis 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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