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Sporkman Family History

Sporkman 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: Sparkman, Speckman, Portman, Workman, Parkman, Speakman, Stockman

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Where is the Sporkman family from?

You can see how Sporkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sporkman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sporkman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Sporkman families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Sporkman's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Sporkman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sporkman 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 Sporkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sporkman. 100% of Sporkman women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sporkman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Sporkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sporkman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sporkman. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sporkman. For the veterans among your Sporkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sporkman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Sporkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sporkman in 1968 was 59, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sporkman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sporkman 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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