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Spilkin Family History

Spilkin 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: Salkin, Simkin, Spilka, Sirkin, Shulkin, Spilker, Wilkin, Spilman

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Where is the Spilkin family from?

You can see how Spilkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spilkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Spilkin families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Spilkin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Spilkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spilkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Spilkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Spilkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spilkin 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Spilkin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Spilkin. For the veterans among your Spilkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spilkin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Spilkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Spilkin in 1966 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spilkin 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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