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Spiwak Family History

Spiwak Name Meaning

Americanized or Germanized form of Polish Śpiewak (see Spiewak ) Ukrainian and Rusyn Spivak Czech Špivák all meaning ‘singer’. This form of the surname (also Śpiwak) is also found in Poland but it is very rare there. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Śpiewak (see Spiewak ) or Spivak of Slavic origin (compare above).

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


Similar surnames: Spivak, Spevak, Spiewak, Spira, Spivack, Spak, Schwan, Siwek, Siwik

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Where is the Spiwak family from?

You can see how Spiwak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spiwak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Spiwak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Spiwak families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Spiwak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Spiwak families in 1880.
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What did your Spiwak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spiwak. 28% of Spiwak men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Taxi Cab Driver
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
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Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Spiwak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spiwak 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Spiwak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 218 military records available for the last name Spiwak. For the veterans among your Spiwak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spiwak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Spiwak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Spiwak in 1963 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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