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Ralko Family History

Ralko 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, Rallo, Palko, Walko, Halko, Balko, Malko, Salko, Rank, Franko

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Where is the Ralko family from?

You can see how Ralko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ralko families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Ralko family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ralko's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Ralko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ralko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ralko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ralko. 50% of Ralko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ralko women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Labor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Ralko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Ralko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralko 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Ralko. 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 64 military records available for the last name Ralko. For the veterans among your Ralko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Ralko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ralko in 1967 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

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