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Zivko Family History

Zivko 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: Zink, Misko, Zika, Milko, Zilka, Lisko, Ziska, Zizzo, Witko, Zino

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Where is the Zivko family from?

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

What did your Zivko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Zivko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zivko 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Zivko. 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 85 military records available for the last name Zivko. For the veterans among your Zivko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zivko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zivko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zivko in 1965 was 76, and 32 in 2004.

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