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Szymko Family History

Szymko 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: Shimko, Szydlo, Simko, Demko, Slomka, Zumbo, Spirko, Syms, Klimko

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Where is the Szymko family from?

You can see how Szymko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szymko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Szymko family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Szymko's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Szymko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szymko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Szymko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Szymko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szymko 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Szymko. 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 54 military records available for the last name Szymko. For the veterans among your Szymko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szymko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Szymko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Szymko in 1963 was 83, and 59 in 2004.

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