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Spirka Family History

Spirka 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: Spirko, Spilka, Spirk, Spira, Spire, Slivka, Spina, Siska, Sarka

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Where is the Spirka family from?

You can see how Spirka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spirka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spirka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Spirka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Spirka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Spirka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spirka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Spirka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spirka 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Spirka. 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 102 military records available for the last name Spirka. For the veterans among your Spirka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spirka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Spirka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Spirka in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spirka 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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