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Spiak Family History

Spiak Surname Meaning

Polish (also Śpiak): nickname from the regional dialect word śpiak ‘sleepyhead’. This surname is also found among Rusyns (Lemkos).

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


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Where is the Spiak family from?

You can see how Spiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spiak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Spiak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Spiak families living in Glamorgan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Spiak's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Spiak families in 1891.
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What did your Spiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spiak. 100% of Spiak women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spiak 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Spiak. 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 325 military records available for the last name Spiak. For the veterans among your Spiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spiak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Spiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spiak in 1963 was 86, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spiak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spiak 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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