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Spinx Family History

Spinx 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: Spina, Spink, Spino, Spring, Spain, Spire, Pino, Spier, Span, Pink

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Where is the Spinx family from?

You can see how Spinx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spinx family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Spinx families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Spinx families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Spinx's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Spinx families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spinx 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 Spinx ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spinx. 60% of Spinx women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Maid
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Spinx family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Spinx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spinx 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Spinx. 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 20 military records available for the last name Spinx. For the veterans among your Spinx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spinx lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Spinx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Spinx in 1975 was 88, and 73 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spinx

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spinx 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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