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Farko Family History

Farko 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: Farro, Faro, Marko, Barko, Arko, Ferko, Fargo, Mark, Carro, Barco

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Where is the Farko family from?

You can see how Farko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Farko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Farko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Farko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Farko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Farko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farko 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Farko. 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 Farko. For the veterans among your Farko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farko lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Farko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Farko in 1977 was 57, and 76 in 1997.

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