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Spek Family History

Spek 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: Speck, Siek, Seek, Sypek, Sek, Spak, Shek, Speak, Pak, Sok

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Where is the Spek family from?

You can see how Spek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Spek families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Spek families living in Massachusetts. This was about 63% of all the recorded Spek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Spek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spek 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 489 census records available for the last name Spek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spek 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Spek. 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 52 military records available for the last name Spek. For the veterans among your Spek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Spek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Spek in 1963 was 50, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spek 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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