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Sprinkel Name Meaning

Variant of Sprinkle a surname of North German (and possibly also of Dutch) origin.

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


Similar surnames: Springer, Sprengel, Pickel, Schenkel, Sprandel, Brickel, Pranke

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Where is the Sprinkel family from?

You can see how Sprinkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sprinkel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sprinkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Sprinkel families living in Sussex. This was about 89% of all the recorded Sprinkel's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Sprinkel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sprinkel 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 Sprinkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sprinkel. 25% of Sprinkel men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Sprinkel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sprinkel were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Contractor
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sprinkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sprinkel 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Sprinkel. 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 575 military records available for the last name Sprinkel. For the veterans among your Sprinkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sprinkel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sprinkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sprinkel in 1962 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

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