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Spolnik Family History

Spolnik 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: Skolnik, Shkolnik, Smolik, Skolnick, Scolnick, Gornik, Solis, Spooner

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Where is the Spolnik family from?

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

What did your Spolnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spolnik. 34% of Spolnik men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Loader
    34%
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What Spolnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Spolnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spolnik 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Spolnik. 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 43 military records available for the last name Spolnik. For the veterans among your Spolnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spolnik lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Spolnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Spolnik in 1954 was 31, and 53 in 2004.

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