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Spalks Family History

Spalks 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: Sparks, Sales, Salas, Scales, Spalla, Shanks, Swales, Spack, Spark

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Where is the Spalks family from?

You can see how Spalks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spalks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Spalks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Spalks families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Spalks's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Spalks families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Spalks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spalks 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Spalks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Spalks. For the veterans among your Spalks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spalks lifespan?

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