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Alanko Family History

Alanko 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: Plank, Franko, Lando, Blank, Albano, Janko, Danko, Panko, Asano, Lank

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Where is the Alanko family from?

You can see how Alanko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alanko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Alanko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Alanko families living in Minnesota. This was about 19% of all the recorded Alanko's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Alanko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alanko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alanko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alanko. 46% of Alanko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Alanko women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Miner
    37%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Alanko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alanko 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Alanko. 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 45 military records available for the last name Alanko. For the veterans among your Alanko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alanko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Alanko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Alanko in 1963 was 70, and 89 in 2002.

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