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Spelker Family History

Spelker 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: Speller, Specker, Spilker, Speaker, Seller, Spiller, Peller, Speer

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Where is the Spelker family from?

You can see how Spelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spelker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Spelker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Spelker families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Spelker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Spelker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spelker 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 Spelker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spelker. 100% of Spelker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Spelker women worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Spelker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Spelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spelker 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Spelker. 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 30 military records available for the last name Spelker. For the veterans among your Spelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spelker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Spelker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Spelker in 1966 was 62, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spelker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spelker 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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