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Spyker Family History

Spyker Name Meaning

Dutch:variant archaic or Americanized of Spijker:: metonymic occupational name for a nailsmith from spijker ‘nail’. topographic name from spijker ‘granary’.

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


Similar surnames: Spieker, Staker, Spraker, Stoker, Styer, Sayer, Styler, Specker

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Where is the Spyker family from?

You can see how Spyker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spyker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Spyker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Spyker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Spyker's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Spyker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spyker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spyker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spyker. 26% of Spyker men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Spyker women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spyker were Janitor and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Spyker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spyker 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Spyker. 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 399 military records available for the last name Spyker. For the veterans among your Spyker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spyker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Spyker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Spyker in 1960 was 68, and 60 in 2004.

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