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Spank Family History

Spank Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Span, Spack, Spark, Spano, Spang, Spink, Spann, Sank, Shank, Spak

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Where is the Spank family from?

You can see how Spank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spank family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Spank families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Spank's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spank families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spank 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 Spank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spank. 67% of Spank men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Spank family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Spank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spank 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Spank. 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 302 military records available for the last name Spank. For the veterans among your Spank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spank lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Spank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Spank in 1971 was 64, and 84 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spank

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spank 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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