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Spurka Family History

Spurka 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: Skurka, Sarka, Spark, Sura, Spirko, Spilka, Spurr, Sluka, Stupka

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Where is the Spurka family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spurka 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 Spurka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Spurka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spurka 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Spurka. 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 13 military records available for the last name Spurka. For the veterans among your Spurka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spurka lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1992, in the United States, Spurka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Spurka in 1991 was 35, and 71 in 1992.

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