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Spenik Family History

Spenik 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: Senick, Spence, Penk, Speck, Senk, Spink, Spezia, Speir, Shenk, Benik

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Where is the Spenik family from?

You can see how Spenik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spenik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spenik family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spenik's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Spenik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spenik 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 Spenik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spenik. 100% of Spenik women worked as a Presser.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Spenik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Spenik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spenik 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Spenik. 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 47 military records available for the last name Spenik. For the veterans among your Spenik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spenik lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Spenik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Spenik in 1975 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spenik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spenik 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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