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Wartko Family History

Wartko 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: Bartko, Warth, Marko, Bartoo, Barto, Witko, Wark, Walko, Wasko, Barko

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Where is the Wartko family from?

You can see how Wartko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wartko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wartko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wartko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wartko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wartko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wartko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wartko. 100% of Wartko men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Wartko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wartko 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wartko. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wartko. For the veterans among your Wartko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wartko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wartko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wartko in 1966 was 46, and 95 in 2002.

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