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Marinko Family History

Marinko Name Meaning

Slovenian Croatian Serbian and Slovak:: metronymic from the personal name Marija (see Maria ). from the personal name Marinko a pet form of Marin 1 or a male derivative of the female personal name Marija.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Marino, Marin, Marcinko, Martinko, Marko, Martinka, Marinos, Trinko

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Where is the Marinko family from?

You can see how Marinko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marinko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Marinko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Marinko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Marinko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Marinko families in 1920.
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What did your Marinko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marinko. 20% of Marinko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marinko women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Coal Miner
    8%
  • Farm Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Marinko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Marinko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marinko 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Marinko. 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 353 military records available for the last name Marinko. For the veterans among your Marinko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marinko lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Marinko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Marinko in 1945 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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