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Spilski Family History

Spilski 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: Spilka, Sielski, Skalski, Bilski, Smulski, Polski, Supinski, Pinski

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Where is the Spilski family from?

You can see how Spilski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spilski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Spilski families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Spilski's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Spilski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spilski 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 Spilski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housewife
    100%

What Spilski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Spilski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spilski 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Spilski. 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 31 military records available for the last name Spilski. For the veterans among your Spilski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spilski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Spilski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Spilski in 1967 was 42, and 80 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spilski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spilski 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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