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Zatko Family History

Zatko 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: Batko, Katko, Valko, Mato, Dacko, Sato, Kato, Zak, Lato, Jacko

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Where is the Zatko family from?

You can see how Zatko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zatko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zatko families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zatko's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zatko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zatko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zatko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zatko. 67% of Zatko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zatko women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. .

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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
    67%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%
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What Zatko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Zatko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zatko 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Zatko. 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 132 military records available for the last name Zatko. For the veterans among your Zatko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zatko lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Zatko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zatko in 1961 was 54, and 95 in 2003.

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