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Spicka Family History

Spicka 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: Spilka, Sticka, Pick, Slivka, Spina, Sica, Pica, Siska, Spickard

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Where is the Spicka family from?

You can see how Spicka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spicka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Spicka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Spicka families living in Nebraska. This was about 34% of all the recorded Spicka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Spicka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spicka 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 Spicka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spicka. 38% of Spicka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Spicka women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Cabinet Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Spicka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Spicka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spicka 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Spicka. 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 122 military records available for the last name Spicka. For the veterans among your Spicka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spicka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Spicka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Spicka in 1960 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spicka 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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