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Sparklin Family History

Sparklin 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: Sparlin, Parkin, Parlin, Marklin, Sparling, Spracklin, Sparkman

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Where is the Sparklin family from?

You can see how Sparklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sparklin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sparklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Sparklin families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sparklin's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sparklin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sparklin 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 Sparklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sparklin. 30% of Sparklin men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Sparklin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sparklin were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sparklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sparklin 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sparklin. 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 160 military records available for the last name Sparklin. For the veterans among your Sparklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sparklin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Sparklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sparklin in 1949 was 60, and 88 in 2003.

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