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Sperks Family History

Sperks 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: Perks, Sparks, Speaks, Speros, Perko, Speck, Peres, Spiros, Spark

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Where is the Sperks family from?

You can see how Sperks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sperks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sperks families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Sperks families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sperks's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Sperks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sperks 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 Sperks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sperks. 47% of Sperks men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Sperks women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sperks were Chauffeur and Seamstress.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Sperks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Sperks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperks 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 Sperks. 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 39 military records available for the last name Sperks. For the veterans among your Sperks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sperks lifespan?

Average Sperks life expectancy in 1989 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sperks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sperks 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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