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Spankus Family History

Spankus 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: Stankus, Shanks, Spanos, Pinkus, Sparks, Spinks, Sparkes, Spakes

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Where is the Spankus family from?

You can see how Spankus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spankus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Spankus families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Spankus's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Spankus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spankus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Spankus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Spankus. 100% of Spankus men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Spankus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spankus 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Spankus. 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 15 military records available for the last name Spankus. For the veterans among your Spankus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spankus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Spankus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Spankus in 1967 was 92, and 91 in 2002.

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