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Spratlin Family History

Spratlin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Spratling.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Spratlin family from?

You can see how Spratlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spratlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spratlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Spratlin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Spratlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spratlin families in 1911.
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What did your Spratlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spratlin. 23% of Spratlin men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Spratlin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spratlin were Farming and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

What Spratlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spratlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spratlin 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Spratlin. 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 591 military records available for the last name Spratlin. For the veterans among your Spratlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spratlin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Spratlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Spratlin in 1955 was 40, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spratlin 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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