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Spink Family History

Spink Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (Angus): nickname from Middle English spink ‘chaffinch finch’ (probably of imitative origin) bestowed on account of some fancied resemblance to the bird.

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


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Where is the Spink family from?

You can see how Spink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spink family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spink families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 59 Spink families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Spink's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spink families in 1911.
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What did your Spink ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Spink. 50% of Spink men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Laborer Railing Am
    15%

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Census Records

There are 73,000 census records available for the last name Spink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spink 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Spink. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Spink. For the veterans among your Spink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spink lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Spink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Spink in 1949 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spink 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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