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Spenko Family History

Spenko 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: Senko, Sienko, Speno, Perko, Seno, Spence, Panko, Penk, Speck, Benko

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Where is the Spenko family from?

You can see how Spenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spenko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spenko family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spenko's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Spenko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spenko 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 Spenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spenko. 100% of Spenko men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Spenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spenko 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Spenko. 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 63 military records available for the last name Spenko. For the veterans among your Spenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spenko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Spenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Spenko in 1965 was 77, and 101 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spenko 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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