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Spelick Family History

Spelick 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: Schlick, Senick, Speck, Sellick, Speich, Sprick, Sherick, Perlick

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Where is the Spelick family from?

You can see how Spelick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spelick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Spelick family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Spelick's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Spelick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spelick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spelick ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Spelick ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Spelick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spelick 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Spelick. 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 9 military records available for the last name Spelick. For the veterans among your Spelick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spelick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Spelick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Spelick in 1964 was 80, and 73 in 2002.

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