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Spikener Family History

Spikener 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: Spieler, Spieker, Spinner, Spigner, Spitzner, Spiker, Siener, Sidener

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Where is the Spikener family from?

You can see how Spikener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spikener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spikener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Spikener families living in Alabama. This was about 45% of all the recorded Spikener's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Spikener families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Spikener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spikener 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Spikener. 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 9 military records available for the last name Spikener. For the veterans among your Spikener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spikener lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Spikener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Spikener in 1956 was 60, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spikener 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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