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Spondike Family History

Spondike 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: Thorndike, Spindle, Condie, Spike, Updike, Sandine, Sloniker, Pike

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Where is the Spondike family from?

You can see how Spondike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spondike family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Spondike families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Spondike families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Spondike's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Spondike families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spondike 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 Spondike ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Motorman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spondike. 100% of Spondike men worked as a Motorman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Motorman
    100%

What Spondike family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Spondike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spondike 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Spondike. 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 109 military records available for the last name Spondike. For the veterans among your Spondike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spondike lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Spondike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Spondike in 1967 was 61, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spondike

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spondike 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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