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Sperbeck Family History

Sperbeck Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for a poor baker from Middle High German spör ‘dry meager’ + beck ‘baker’.

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


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Where is the Sperbeck family from?

You can see how Sperbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sperbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sperbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sperbeck families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sperbeck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sperbeck families in 1911.
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What did your Sperbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sperbeck. 29% of Sperbeck men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Sperbeck women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sperbeck were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Practical Nurse
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Sperbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sperbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperbeck 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Sperbeck. 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 664 military records available for the last name Sperbeck. For the veterans among your Sperbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sperbeck lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Sperbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sperbeck in 1961 was 61, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sperbeck 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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