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Spaek Family History

Spaek 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: Paek, Spack, Spark, Spak, Spacek, Pak, Saeki, Slack, Spain, Sack

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Where is the Spaek family from?

You can see how Spaek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spaek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Spaek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spaek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spaek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spaek 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 44 census records available for the last name Spaek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spaek 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 Spaek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Spaek. For the veterans among your Spaek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spaek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Spaek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Spaek in 1972 was 94, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spaek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spaek 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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