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Zorko Family History

Zorko 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: Dorko, York, Sorbo, Orio, Torno, Toro, Orso, Bork, Zook, Perko

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Where is the Zorko family from?

You can see how Zorko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zorko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zorko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zorko families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zorko's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zorko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zorko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zorko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zorko. 78% of Zorko men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    78%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
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What Zorko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Zorko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zorko 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Zorko. 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 113 military records available for the last name Zorko. For the veterans among your Zorko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zorko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zorko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zorko in 1962 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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