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Sperk Family History

Sperk 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: Speck, Spark, Sterk, Perk, Sperr, Spera, Sperl, Spirk, Sherk, Spero

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Where is the Sperk family from?

You can see how Sperk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sperk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sperk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sperk families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sperk's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sperk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sperk 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 Sperk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sperk. 20% of Sperk men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Sperk women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Sperk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Sperk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperk 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Sperk. 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 215 military records available for the last name Sperk. For the veterans among your Sperk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sperk lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Sperk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sperk in 1974 was 76, and 26 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sperk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sperk 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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