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Kolko Family History

Kolko 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: Kosko, Kolk, Kolka, Kokko, Kopko, Kolbo, Kolo, Koski, Valko, Kolb

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Where is the Kolko family from?

You can see how Kolko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kolko families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kolko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kolko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Dressmaking were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolko. 100% of Kolko men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kolko women worked as a Dressmaking. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaking
    100%
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What Kolko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Kolko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolko 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Kolko. 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 87 military records available for the last name Kolko. For the veterans among your Kolko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolko lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kolko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kolko in 1956 was 29, and 69 in 2004.

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