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Sparkes Name Meaning

English: variant of Sparks .

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


Similar surnames: Spakes, Starkes, Perkes, Parke, Spake, Sparks, Parkes, Speakes

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Where is the Sparkes family from?

You can see how Sparkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sparkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Sparkes families living in British Columbia. This was about 28% of all the recorded Sparkes's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sparkes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sparkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sparkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sparkes. 32% of Sparkes men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Sparkes women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Sparkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparkes 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Sparkes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Sparkes. For the veterans among your Sparkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparkes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sparkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sparkes in 1957 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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