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Spankowski Family History

Spankowski Name 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: Stankowski, Pankowski, Frankowski, Szatkowski, Senkowski, Palkowski

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Where is the Spankowski family from?

You can see how Spankowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spankowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spankowski family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Spankowski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Spankowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spankowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spankowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spankowski. 100% of Spankowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Spankowski women worked as a New Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Spankowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spankowski 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 Spankowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Spankowski. For the veterans among your Spankowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spankowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Spankowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Spankowski in 1965 was 83, and 60 in 2003.

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