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Spake Family History

Spake Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English spak(e) ‘gentle wise clever’ also ‘quick eager’ (Old Norse spakr)

or from the Middle English personal name Spac Spak (Old Norse Spakr) from the same word.

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


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Where is the Spake family from?

You can see how Spake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spake family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Spake families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Spake's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spake families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spake 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 Spake ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bakers Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Spake. 100% of Spake men worked as a Bakers Roundsman and 100% of Spake women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bakers Roundsman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Spake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spake 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Spake. 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 911 military records available for the last name Spake. For the veterans among your Spake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spake lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Spake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Spake in 1945 was 25, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spake 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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