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Sperak Family History

Sperak 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: Spera, Spevak, Speak, Peak, Sera, Spiewak, Pera, Speck, Spark, Spear

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Where is the Sperak family from?

You can see how Sperak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sperak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sperak families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sperak's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sperak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sperak 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 Sperak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sperak. 50% of Sperak men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Sperak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Sperak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperak 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sperak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sperak. For the veterans among your Sperak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sperak lifespan?

Average Sperak life expectancy in 1979 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sperak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sperak 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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