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Sprehe Family History

Sprehe Surname Meaning

North German: probably a variant of Spreen from sprēi a variant of Middle Low German sprēn ‘starling’.

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


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Where is the Sprehe family from?

You can see how Sprehe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprehe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sprehe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Sprehe families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sprehe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sprehe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprehe 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 Sprehe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sprehe. 34% of Sprehe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sprehe women worked as a House Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sprehe were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Sprehe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Sprehe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprehe 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sprehe. 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 226 military records available for the last name Sprehe. For the veterans among your Sprehe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprehe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sprehe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sprehe in 1964 was 87, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sprehe 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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