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Sparkes Family History

Sparkes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sparks.

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


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Where is the Sparkes family from?

You can see how Sparkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sparkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 381 Sparkes families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Sparkes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sparkes families in 1891.
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What did your Sparkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sparkes. 11% of Sparkes men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Sparkes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sparkes were Bricklayer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Farm Labourer
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Sparkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparkes 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Sparkes. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Sparkes. For the veterans among your Sparkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparkes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sparkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sparkes in 1957 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sparkes 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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