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Spikes Family History

Spikes Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Spike with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Spikes family from?

You can see how Spikes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spikes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Spikes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Spikes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Spikes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Spikes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spikes 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 Spikes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spikes. 100% of Spikes 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 11,000 census records available for the last name Spikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spikes 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Spikes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Spikes. For the veterans among your Spikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spikes lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Spikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Spikes in 1943 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spikes 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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