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Relko Family History

Relko 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: Repko, Renko, Melko, Zelko, Belko, Elko, Bello, Valko, Rego, Belka

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Where is the Relko family from?

You can see how Relko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Relko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Relko families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Relko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Relko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Relko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Relko ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Relko ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Relko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Relko 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Relko. 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 3 military records available for the last name Relko. For the veterans among your Relko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Relko lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Relko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Relko in 1968 was 82, and 66 in 1995.

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