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Spatenka Family History

Spatenka 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: Scatena, Spatola, Patek, Patella, Patera, Saxena, Catena, Spagna

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Where is the Spatenka family from?

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

What Spatenka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Spatenka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spatenka 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Spatenka. 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 3 military records available for the last name Spatenka. For the veterans among your Spatenka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spatenka lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Spatenka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Spatenka in 1980 was 85, and 59 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spatenka 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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