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Spiken Family History

Spiken 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: Spike, Spiker, Spikes, Pike, Spire, Spoden, Spier, Stien, Picken

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Where is the Spiken family from?

You can see how Spiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spiken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Spiken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Spiken family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Spiken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spiken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spiken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Spiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spiken 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Spiken. 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 16 military records available for the last name Spiken. For the veterans among your Spiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spiken lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1975, in the United States, Spiken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Spiken in 1968 was 73, and 87 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spiken 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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