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Spirk Family History

Spirk Surname Meaning

South German: nickname from Alemannic dialect word meaning ‘sparrow’.

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


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Where is the Spirk family from?

You can see how Spirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spirk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spirk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Spirk families living in Yorkshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Spirk's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Spirk families in 1891.
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What did your Spirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spirk. 100% of Spirk 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Spirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spirk 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Spirk. 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 345 military records available for the last name Spirk. For the veterans among your Spirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spirk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Spirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Spirk in 1963 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spirk 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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