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Sprecher Family History

Sprecher Surname Meaning

German Swiss German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from an agent derivative of German and Middle High German sprechen ‘to speak’.

It is an occupational name for a poet, a reciter, a supporter in legal trial, or a public announcer.

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


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Where is the Sprecher family from?

You can see how Sprecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprecher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprecher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Sprecher families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sprecher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sprecher families in 1911.
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What did your Sprecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sprecher. 100% of Sprecher men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sprecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprecher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sprecher. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sprecher. For the veterans among your Sprecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprecher lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sprecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sprecher in 1951 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprecher 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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