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Spurk Family History

Spurk 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: Spark, Spurr, Spirk, Purk, Turk, Spire, Stork, Park, Puro, Puck

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Where is the Spurk family from?

You can see how Spurk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spurk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spurk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Spurk families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Spurk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Spurk families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Spurk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spurk 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Spurk. 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 54 military records available for the last name Spurk. For the veterans among your Spurk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spurk lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Spurk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Spurk in 1961 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spurk 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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