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Yetko Family History

Yetko 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: Petko, Perko, Petro, Seto, Yeo, Detro, Keto, Benko, Demko, Netto

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Where is the Yetko family from?

You can see how Yetko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yetko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yetko families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Yetko families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yetko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yetko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yetko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yetko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Yetko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yetko 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yetko. 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 13 military records available for the last name Yetko. For the veterans among your Yetko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yetko lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Yetko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yetko in 1984 was 60, and 89 in 2001.

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