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Conko Family History

Conko 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: Congo, Conto, Conk, Condo, Chonko, Cocke, Conte, Monk, Cook, Bono

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Where is the Conko family from?

You can see how Conko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Conko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Conko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Conko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Conko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Conko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conko 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 Conko. 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 27 military records available for the last name Conko. For the veterans among your Conko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Conko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Conko in 1964 was 68, and 88 in 2000.

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