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Alko Family History

Alko 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: Valko, Alo, Albo, Aleo, Palko, Walko, Arko, Halko, Balko, Alto

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Where is the Alko family from?

You can see how Alko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Alko family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Alko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alko 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 Alko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alko. 50% of Alko men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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What Alko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Alko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alko 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Alko. 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 30 military records available for the last name Alko. For the veterans among your Alko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Alko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Alko in 1964 was 74, and 67 in 1998.

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