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Royko Family History

Royko 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: Rosko, Boyko, Rock, Rook, Romeo, Roy, Royce, Ronco, Rokos, Rayo

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Where is the Royko family from?

You can see how Royko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Royko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Royko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Royko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Royko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Royko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Royko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Royko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Royko. 40% of Royko men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Royko women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Royko were Janitor and Waitress. .

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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
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • House Worker
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Royko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Royko 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Royko. 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 207 military records available for the last name Royko. For the veterans among your Royko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Royko lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Royko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Royko in 1957 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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