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Spruiell Family History

Spruiell Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Sproul.

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


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Where is the Spruiell family from?

You can see how Spruiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spruiell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Spruiell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 22 Spruiell families living in Texas. This was about 34% of all the recorded Spruiell's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Spruiell families in 1920.
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What did your Spruiell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spruiell. 57% of Spruiell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Spruiell women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spruiell were Chemist and Clerk.

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Presser
    7%
  • Chemist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spruiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spruiell 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Spruiell. 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 802 military records available for the last name Spruiell. For the veterans among your Spruiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spruiell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Spruiell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Spruiell in 1957 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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