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Sporkin Family History

Sporkin 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: Sorkin, Dworkin, Sorokin, Parkin, Forkin, Sorin, Slotkin, Sonkin

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Where is the Sporkin family from?

You can see how Sporkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sporkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sporkin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sporkin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sporkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sporkin 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 Sporkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attorney and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sporkin. 100% of Sporkin men worked as an Attorney and 100% of Sporkin women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Attorney
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Sporkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Sporkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sporkin 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Sporkin. 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 56 military records available for the last name Sporkin. For the veterans among your Sporkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sporkin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Sporkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sporkin in 1970 was 68, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sporkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sporkin 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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