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Sperko Family History

Sperko 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: Perko, Spirko, Spero, Pero, Speck, Spark, Perro, Berko, Serio, Sterk

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Where is the Sperko family from?

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

What did your Sperko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Press Operator
    100%
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What Sperko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Sperko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sperko 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sperko. 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 166 military records available for the last name Sperko. For the veterans among your Sperko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sperko lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sperko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sperko in 1956 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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