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Spruell Family History

Spruell Surname Meaning

Scottish (Renfrewshire): variant of Sproul. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Spruell family from?

You can see how Spruell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spruell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spruell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Spruell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Spruell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spruell families in 1911.
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What did your Spruell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spruell. 29% of Spruell men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Spruell women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spruell were Operator 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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Operator
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    13%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

What Spruell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Spruell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spruell 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Spruell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Spruell. For the veterans among your Spruell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spruell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Spruell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Spruell in 1951 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spruell 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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