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Spelkin Family History

Spelkin 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: Elkin, Belkin, Sellin, Salkin, Selin, Peskin, Shulkin, Nelkin, Perkin

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Where is the Spelkin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spelkin 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 Spelkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spelkin. 100% of Spelkin men worked as a Proprietor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Spelkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Spelkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spelkin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Spelkin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Spelkin. For the veterans among your Spelkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spelkin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Spelkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Spelkin in 1966 was 81, and 68 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spelkin 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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