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Redko Family History

Redko 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: Repko, Renko, Reder, Rego, Redel, Perko, Reddy, Rado, Reek, Reck

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Where is the Redko family from?

You can see how Redko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Redko family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Redko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Redko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Redko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Redko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Redko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redko 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Redko. 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 21 military records available for the last name Redko. For the veterans among your Redko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Redko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Redko in 1967 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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