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Sperker Family History

Sperker 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: Sperber, Specker, Speaker, Kerker, Speer, Speiser, Speller, Spenner

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Where is the Sperker family from?

You can see how Sperker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sperker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sperker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sperker families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sperker's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sperker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sperker 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 124 census records available for the last name Sperker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperker 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sperker. 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 92 military records available for the last name Sperker. For the veterans among your Sperker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sperker lifespan?

Average Sperker life expectancy in 1967 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sperker 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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