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Spilk Family History

Spilk 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: Silk, Spink, Spilka, Spirk, Pick, Spire, Spier, Pink, Still, Wilk

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Where is the Spilk family from?

You can see how Spilk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spilk family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Spilk families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Spilk family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Spilk's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Spilk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spilk 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 89 census records available for the last name Spilk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spilk 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Spilk. 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 1 military records available for the last name Spilk. For the veterans among your Spilk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spilk lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Spilk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Spilk in 1977 was 76, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spilk 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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