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Spreckels Family History

Spreckels 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: Strecker, Seckel, Steckel, Sprengel, Specker, Sprecher, Sheckells

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Where is the Spreckels family from?

You can see how Spreckels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spreckels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spreckels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Spreckels families living in California. This was about 88% of all the recorded Spreckels's in USA. California had the highest population of Spreckels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spreckels 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 Spreckels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spreckels. 28% of Spreckels men worked as a Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Electrician
    19%
  • Farm Hand
    19%

What Spreckels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Spreckels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spreckels 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Spreckels. 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 308 military records available for the last name Spreckels. For the veterans among your Spreckels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spreckels lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Spreckels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Spreckels in 1959 was 73, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spreckels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spreckels 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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