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Wolchko Family History

Wolchko 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: Dolch, Wolski, Welch, Holck, Wojcik, Wolek, Wolsky, Kolanko, Wolcott

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Where is the Wolchko family from?

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

What did your Wolchko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wolchko. 50% of Wolchko men worked as a Packer. .

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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

  • Packer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Wolchko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Wolchko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolchko 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wolchko. 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 98 military records available for the last name Wolchko. For the veterans among your Wolchko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolchko lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wolchko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wolchko in 1959 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

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