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Spiker Family History

Spiker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Spijker (see Spyker).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Spiker family from?

You can see how Spiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spiker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spiker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Spiker families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Spiker's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Spiker families in 1891.
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What did your Spiker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spiker. 100% of Spiker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Spiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spiker 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Spiker. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Spiker. For the veterans among your Spiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spiker lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Spiker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Spiker in 1949 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spiker 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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