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Patko Family History

Patko 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: Panko, Palko, Pasko, Platko, Batko, Katko, Petko, Pak, Pate, Paske

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Where is the Patko family from?

You can see how Patko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Patko families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Patko's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Patko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Patko. 100% of Patko 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 347 census records available for the last name Patko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patko 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Patko. 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 69 military records available for the last name Patko. For the veterans among your Patko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patko lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Patko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Patko in 1950 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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