This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shpak family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shpak Family History

Shpak Surname Meaning

Ukrainian Rusyn Belorussian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from East Slavic shpak ‘starling’. In the case of Jewish bearers, it is generally an artificial name.

Americanized form of Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) Szpak or Slovak Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Czech Špak (see Spak) all meaning ‘starling’.

Compare Spack.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shpak family from?

You can see how Shpak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shpak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shpak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Shpak families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shpak's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Shpak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shpak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Shpak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shpak. 60% of Shpak men worked as a New Worker and 50% of Shpak women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shpak were Laborer and Floor Girl.

View Census Data for Shpak | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Floor Girl
    50%

What Shpak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Shpak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shpak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shpak

Passenger Lists

There are 208 immigration records available for the last name Shpak. 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.

View all Shpak immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Shpak. For the veterans among your Shpak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shpak military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shpak family history

Discover More

What is the average Shpak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shpak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shpak in 1963 was 67, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shpak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shpak 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shpak family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial