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Spolek Family History

Spolek 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: Smolek, Polek, Spoden, Soler, Polak, Polk, Sole, Stolen, Kolek, Poley

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Where is the Spolek family from?

You can see how Spolek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spolek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Spolek families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Spolek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Spolek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Spolek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spolek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Spolek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spolek 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Spolek. 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 12 military records available for the last name Spolek. For the veterans among your Spolek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spolek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Spolek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Spolek in 1969 was 72, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spolek 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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