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Wolko Family History

Wolko 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: Walko, Wolk, Wolkow, Wolke, Wolf, Wold, Valko, Volk, Wilk, Volkov

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Where is the Wolko family from?

You can see how Wolko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wolko family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Wolko's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Wolko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Wolko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolko 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 Wolko. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wolko. For the veterans among your Wolko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolko lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Wolko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wolko in 1971 was 84, and 88 in 2003.

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