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Jeko Family History

Jeko 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: Jesko, Ko, Leo, Zeno, Deo, Mero, Gero, Rego, Pero, Perko

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Where is the Jeko family from?

You can see how Jeko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeko families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jeko families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jeko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jeko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Jeko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeko 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Jeko. 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 84 military records available for the last name Jeko. For the veterans among your Jeko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jeko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jeko in 1967 was 64, and 88 in 2004.

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